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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 2,077 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Penn State Berks?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 134.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Penn State Berks ($36,052.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Gwynedd Mercy College ($21,728 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 9.8% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($13,056 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 187.4% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($24,512 vs. $8,528)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Berks (978) is 54 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Penn State Berks students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Penn State Berks 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 Berks graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks 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/