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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 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 |
Mount St. Mary's University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 2,091 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 23% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($44,330.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($24,379 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 9.7% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,056 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 47.5% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($36,155 vs. $24,512)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 89 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $500 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $56,100)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/