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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Temple | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Temple?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 78.4% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Temple University ($36,052.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($23,935 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 19.9% lower than costs at Temple University ($13,056 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 111.8% larger than aid received Temple University ($24,512 vs. $11,575)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Temple? 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 Temple and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $300 more per year than Temple graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $56,300)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/