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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #510 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,140 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,140 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,142 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,733 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,111 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 1,040 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1048/1180 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 22% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 2,165 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or University of Charleston?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than University of Charleston ($37,140.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Gwynedd Mercy College ($21,100 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 26.7% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,162 vs. $14,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than University of Charleston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 10.9% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($25,995 vs. $23,439)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 70 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than University of Charleston (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $11,400 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/