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Overview |
Hartwick College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Oneonta, NY | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartwick.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartwick College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,254 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,254 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,028 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,396 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,717 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hartwick College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,553 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 2,122 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 10/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1015/1235 | ||
| 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 |
Hartwick College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hartwick College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hartwick College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 10% |
Students |
Hartwick College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Hartwick College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,103 students)
Hartwick College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartwick College or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Hartwick College is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Hartwick College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($50,254.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hartwick College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($22,396 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 7.4% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($13,056 vs. $14,028)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 70.2% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($41,717 vs. $24,512)
Hartwick College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hartwick College or Gwynedd Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gwynedd Mercy College or Hartwick College .
- Accepted freshman Hartwick College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Hartwick College has a higher acceptance rate (59.7%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Hartwick College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartwick College or Gwynedd Mercy College? 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 Gwynedd Mercy College and Hartwick College.
- The graduation rate at Hartwick College is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Hartwick College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $45,100)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hartwick College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hartwick College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/