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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,988 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 10% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Seton Hill University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($39,674.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($24,576 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 2.3% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($13,056 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($28,325 vs. $24,512)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Seton Hill University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $15,600 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $41,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/