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Overview |
Monmouth University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $258 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Monmouth University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | 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
- Monmouth University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (5,027 students vs. 2,091 students)
Monmouth University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Monmouth University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Monmouth University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($42,504.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than Monmouth University ($28,122 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 21.6% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($13,056 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Monmouth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($28,366 vs. $24,512)
Monmouth University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University 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 Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth University (1037) is 113 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Monmouth University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Monmouth University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University 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 Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $100 more per year than Monmouth University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $56,500)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $1,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,701)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/