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Overview |
Mercy | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercy | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Mercy | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | 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
- Mercy College is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,091 students)
Mercy vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 75.7% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Mercy College ($36,052.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($15,879 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 8.8% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,056 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 65.7% larger than aid received Mercy College ($24,512 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy 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 Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Mercy vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy 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 Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Mercy College (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $14,400 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/