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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | SU | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 13% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or SU?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 6.7% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Shenandoah University ($36,052.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($26,143 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 16.3% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,230 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 4.5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($24,512 vs. $23,467)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 81 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming SU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or SU? 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 SU and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Shenandoah University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $8,300 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University and Gwynedd Mercy College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University and Gwynedd Mercy College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/