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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,165 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #510 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,140 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,140 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,142 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,733 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,111 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 1,040 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1048/1180 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 1,003 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Pitt-Bradford?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 171.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($37,140.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Gwynedd Mercy College ($17,015 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 30.4% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($10,848 vs. $14,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 78.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($25,995 vs. $14,576)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Bradford (978) is 54 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Pitt-Bradford students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Pitt-Bradford (90.8%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $1,400 more per year than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $56,600)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/