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Overview |
Rowan University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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 |
Rowan University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Rowan University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 2,091 students)
Rowan University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 236.5% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Rowan University ($36,052.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($20,963 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 22.2% lower than costs at Rowan University ($13,056 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 118% larger than aid received Rowan University ($24,512 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan 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 Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 141 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Rowan University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan 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 Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/