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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| 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 Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,490 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Randolph-Macon than Gwynedd Mercy College ($44,930.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than Randolph-Macon ($28,122 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 3.5% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($13,056 vs. $13,510)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 25.6% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($30,787 vs. $24,512)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 174 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $50,600)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/