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Holy Family University Iona College Neumann UVA Temple WCU College of Mount Saint Vincent Elms College Roanoke College| Gwynedd Mercy College | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | SVU | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,053 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or SVU?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 91.2% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.2% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Southern Virginia University ($36,052.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($23,274 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 42.7% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($9,150 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 199.4% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($24,512 vs. $8,188)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 117 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming SVU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or SVU? 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 SVU and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Southern Virginia University (52% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $16,000 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $1,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $25,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/