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Holy Family University Boise State Iona College Neumann Idaho Temple DUofC WCU College of Mount Saint Vincent Elms College University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Gwynedd Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
NNU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
NNU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 20% | ||
Campus |
NNU | 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
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Northwest Nazarene University ($36,052.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($25,674 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 24.3% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($10,500 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 14.5% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($24,512 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU 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 NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 132 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming NNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
NNU vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU 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 NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is the same as at Gwynedd Mercy College (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $13,600 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $43,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/