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Overview |
Howard | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Howard | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Howard | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,091 students)
Howard vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Howard University ($36,052.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than Howard ($28,122 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 21.6% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,056 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 22.2% larger than aid received Howard University ($24,512 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 181 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Howard students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $51,800)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/