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Holy Family University Iona College Neumann Temple WCU Wisconsin College of Mount Saint Vincent Elms College Edgewood College| Gwynedd Mercy College | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Viterbo University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Viterbo?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Viterbo University ($36,052.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($23,257 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 27.3% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($10,260 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 19.2% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($24,512 vs. $20,567)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 166 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Viterbo students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Viterbo students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Viterbo University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $44,300)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Viterbo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/