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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 79% | ||
| 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 | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt | ||
| 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 Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Pitt?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 82.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($36,052.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Gwynedd Mercy College ($24,286 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 5.6% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,360 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 124.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($24,512 vs. $10,919)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 348 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Pitt? 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 and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (79% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 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 graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Pitt 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/