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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Roanoke 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,826 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Roanoke College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Roanoke College ($36,052.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than Roanoke College ($28,122 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 17.7% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($13,056 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 47.6% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($36,176 vs. $24,512)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 168 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $51,200)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/