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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | RIC | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #510 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,140 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,140 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,142 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,733 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,111 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,040 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1048/1180 | 860/1160 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $219 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | RIC | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (5,767 students vs. 2,165 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or RIC?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 291.7% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Rhode Island College ($37,140.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,549 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 3.1% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($13,719 vs. $14,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 271.5% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($25,995 vs. $6,998)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Gwynedd Mercy College (924) is 11 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than RIC (81.1%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or RIC? 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 RIC and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Rhode Island College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $14,600 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $3,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/