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Overview |
Reinhardt University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Waleska, GA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,170 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reinhardt.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reinhardt University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,080 | $37,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,080 | $37,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $14,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,507 | $26,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,929 | $25,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Reinhardt University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,755 | 1,111 | ||
| Admitted | 968 | 1,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1048/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Reinhardt University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reinhardt University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,190 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $258 |
Diversity |
Reinhardt University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Reinhardt University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Reinhardt 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 Reinhardt University based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 1,170 students)
Reinhardt University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reinhardt University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Reinhardt University for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $27,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Reinhardt University ($37,140.00 vs. $27,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than Reinhardt University ($26,733 vs. $27,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reinhardt University are 9.2% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,950 vs. $14,142)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Reinhardt University as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 45% larger than aid received Reinhardt University ($25,995 vs. $17,929)
Reinhardt University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reinhardt 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 Reinhardt University .
- The average SAT score at Reinhardt University (953) is 29 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Reinhardt University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Reinhardt University (3.25)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Reinhardt University (55.2%)
Reinhardt University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reinhardt 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 Reinhardt University.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Reinhardt University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $18,400 more per year than Reinhardt University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $38,200)
- Reinhardt University students graduate with a $1,810 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($23,190 vs. $25,000)
- Reinhardt University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reinhardt University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/