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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 1,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #510 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,140 | $43,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,140 | $43,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,142 | $13,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,733 | $22,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $33,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,111 | 3,473 | ||
| Admitted | 1,040 | 2,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1048/1180 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Saint Martin's University | ||
| 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 Saint Martin's University based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 1,505 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($43,600.00 vs. $37,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Saint Martin's University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($43,600.00 vs. $37,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Martin's University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($22,779 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Martin's University are 1.2% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($13,980 vs. $14,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Saint Martin's University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 29.8% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($33,751 vs. $25,995)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Martin's University (1047) is 123 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Saint Martin's University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Saint Martin's University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Saint Martin's University (75.9%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Saint Martin's University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Saint Martin's University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $48,500)
- Saint Martin's University and Gwynedd Mercy College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Martin's University and Gwynedd Mercy College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Saint Martin's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/