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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VMI | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,512 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or VMI?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 268.6% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at VMI than Gwynedd Mercy College ($39,590.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Gwynedd Mercy College ($18,129 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 22.3% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($10,674 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 28.3% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($24,512 vs. $19,111)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 215 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming VMI students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or VMI? 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 VMI and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $5,500 more per year than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $56,600)
- Virginia Military Institute and Gwynedd Mercy College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Virginia Military Institute and Gwynedd Mercy College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/