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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #510 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,140 | $50,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,140 | $50,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,142 | $10,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,733 | $22,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $38,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,111 | 1,797 | ||
| Admitted | 1,040 | 1,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1048/1180 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Ripon College | ||
| 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 734 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $37,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Ripon College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($50,400.00 vs. $37,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($22,557 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 38.8% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($10,190 vs. $14,142)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 50% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($38,989 vs. $25,995)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 181 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Ripon College (83.9%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Ripon College? 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 Ripon College and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Ripon College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $49,200)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/