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Overview |
Hiram | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,265 | $37,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,265 | $37,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,560 | $14,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $26,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,546 | $25,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hiram | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,906 | 1,111 | ||
| Admitted | 1,780 | 1,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 1048/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Hiram | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hiram | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Hiram | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| 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
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 1,011 students)
Hiram vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $26,265.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Hiram College ($37,140.00 vs. $26,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($21,362 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 22.3% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,560 vs. $14,142)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 48.2% larger than aid received Hiram College ($25,995 vs. $17,546)
Hiram vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram 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 Hiram .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 147 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Hiram (93.4%)
Hiram vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram 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 Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Hiram graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $46,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/