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Overview |
Niagara University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 30, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Niagara University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Niagara 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
- Niagara University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,091 students)
Niagara University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Niagara University ($36,052.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($18,165 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 2.8% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,700 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 22% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($29,898 vs. $24,512)
Niagara University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara 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 Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 113 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Niagara University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara 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 Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $43,100)
- Gwynedd Mercy College and Niagara University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College and Niagara University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/