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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| 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
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 134.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($36,052.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Gwynedd Mercy College ($22,096 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 14.7% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($13,056 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 176% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($24,512 vs. $8,882)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 119 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/