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Holy Family University Harding University Iona College Neumann Abilene Christian University ORU Oklahoma City University OBU Temple Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD| Oklahoma Christian University | Gwynedd Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 20, 2025 |
Academics |
OC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $258 |
Diversity |
OC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
OC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 20% | ||
Campus |
OC | 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 2,091 students)
OC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 46.9% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Oklahoma Christian University ($36,052.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($20,237 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 57.7% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($8,280 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 39.3% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($24,512 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC 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 OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 194 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming OC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
OC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC 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 OC.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $14,800 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $1,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $25,000)
- OC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More OC 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/