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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | 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
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,977 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Saint Anselm College is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Saint Anselm College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($43,940.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than Saint Anselm College ($28,122 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 22.5% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($13,056 vs. $16,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 14% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($27,936 vs. $24,512)
Saint Anselm College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College 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 Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Anselm College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Saint Anselm College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College 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 Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (73% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $56,600)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/