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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,673 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,954 | $37,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,954 | $37,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,590 | $14,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $26,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,708 | $25,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,381 | 1,111 | ||
| Admitted | 3,966 | 1,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 1048/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Peters; SPC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | 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 Peter's University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,673 students vs. 2,165 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Saint Peter's University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($39,954.00 vs. $37,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Gwynedd Mercy College ($39,954.00 vs. $37,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($14,486 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 24.4% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($14,142 vs. $17,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 37.4% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($35,708 vs. $25,995)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Gwynedd Mercy College (924) is 6 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Saint Peters; SPC (90.5%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Saint Peter's University (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Saint Peters; SPC graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $48,400)
- Gwynedd Mercy College and Saint Peters; SPC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College and Saint Peters; SPC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/