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Overview |
KSC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KSC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1015/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
KSC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
KSC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
KSC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 20% | ||
Campus |
KSC | 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
- Keene State College is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,091 students)
KSC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 206.7% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Keene State College ($36,052.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($19,546 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 3.7% lower than costs at Keene State College ($13,056 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 143.1% larger than aid received Keene State College ($24,512 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC 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 KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 67 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming KSC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
KSC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $12,200 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $44,400)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $1,295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,295)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/