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Overview |
Nichols | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nichols | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 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 |
Nichols | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Nichols | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | 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
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Nichols College is 3% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Nichols than Gwynedd Mercy College ($37,150.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($27,192 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 8.1% lower than costs at Nichols College ($13,056 vs. $14,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 8.2% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($26,515 vs. $24,512)
Nichols vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols 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 Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Nichols vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols 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 Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Nichols College (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $51,800)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/