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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | - | ||
| Admitted | 621 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Penn College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 133.3% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($36,052.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Gwynedd Mercy College ($23,030 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 7.6% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,130 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 237.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($24,512 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Penn College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Penn College and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/