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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 3,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #510 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,140 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,140 | $24,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,142 | $11,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,733 | $17,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $9,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,111 | 6,575 | ||
| Admitted | 1,040 | 6,051 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1048/1180 | 1090/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,095 students vs. 2,165 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Penn State Abington?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 152.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Penn State Abington ($37,140.00 vs. $24,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Gwynedd Mercy College ($17,561 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 18.7% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,912 vs. $14,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 173.2% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($25,995 vs. $9,516)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Abington (975) is 51 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Penn State Abington students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Penn State Abington (92%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Penn State Abington? 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 State Abington and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Penn State Abington (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Penn State Abington graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $55,300)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/