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Overview |
IWU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $37,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $37,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $14,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $26,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $25,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 1,111 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 1,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1048/1180 | ||
| 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 |
IWU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $258 |
Diversity |
IWU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
IWU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 20% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,207 students vs. 2,165 students)
IWU vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 19.2% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($37,140.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($23,364 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 34% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($10,554 vs. $14,142)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 32.7% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($25,995 vs. $19,595)
IWU vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 162 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than IWU (82.2%)
IWU vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $2,300 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $54,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $896 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $25,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/