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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Ship | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Ship?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 276.7% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.8% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($36,052.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Gwynedd Mercy College ($21,462 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 13.2% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,538 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 222.8% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($24,512 vs. $7,593)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 55 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Ship students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Ship? 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 Ship and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and Gwynedd Mercy College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and Gwynedd Mercy College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/