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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | TLU | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | TLU | ||
| 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 TLU based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,369 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or TLU?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than TLU for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Texas Lutheran University ($36,052.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($21,442 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 15.2% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,330 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 3.3% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($24,512 vs. $23,729)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 82 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming TLU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or TLU? 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 TLU and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Texas Lutheran University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $7,000 more per year than TLU graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $49,600)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/