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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 51% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Susquahanna than Gwynedd Mercy College ($54,440.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than Susquahanna ($28,122 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 14.6% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,056 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 66.9% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($40,914 vs. $24,512)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (77% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $400 more per year than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $56,600)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/