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Overview |
Kent State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Kent State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,091 students)
Kent State vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 193% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Kent State University at Kent ($36,052.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Gwynedd Mercy College ($19,046 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 3% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,676 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 157% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($24,512 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State 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 Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 143 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Kent State vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Kent State University at Kent (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $40,300)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/