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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Regent University | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $256 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Regent University?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 99.4% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.4% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Regent University ($36,052.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($17,341 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 82% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($7,174 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Regent University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 107% larger than aid received Regent University ($24,512 vs. $11,842)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 127 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Regent University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.34) as students at Regent University (3.34)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Regent University? 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 Regent University and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Regent University (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $45,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $188 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($24,812 vs. $25,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/