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Overview |
Quincy University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Quincy, IL | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,307 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #635 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quincy.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quincy University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,985 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,052 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quincy University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,760 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 1,086 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
Quincy University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quincy University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Quincy University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 10% |
Students |
Quincy University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Quincy 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
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than Quincy University based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,307 students)
Quincy University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quincy University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Quincy University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Quincy University ($36,052.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,985 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quincy University are 14.1% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,440 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 26.7% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($31,052 vs. $24,512)
Quincy University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quincy 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 Quincy University .
- The average SAT score at Quincy University (1010) is 86 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Quincy University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Quincy University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Quincy University has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Quincy University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quincy 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 Quincy University.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Quincy University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $45,500)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Quincy University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quincy University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/