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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | WVU | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or WVU?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 285.2% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than West Virginia University ($36,052.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,202 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 12.4% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,618 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 109.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($24,512 vs. $11,685)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 154 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming WVU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or WVU? 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 WVU and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $6,000 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/