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Holy Family University Augustana Iona College Neumann Loras College ISU Monmouth College WUSTL UIU Bradley Temple WCU| Saint Ambrose University | Gwynedd Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| 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 |
St. Ambrose University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 20% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 2,091 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Saint Ambrose University ($36,052.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($23,359 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 8.9% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,988 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($25,476 vs. $24,512)
St. Ambrose University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 126 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $8,300 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $48,300)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $764 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,764)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/