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Overview |
Salem State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Salem State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Salem State 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
- Salem State University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,091 students)
Salem State University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 3,861.8% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 411.4% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Salem State University ($36,052.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($19,277 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 14.5% lower than costs at Salem State University ($13,056 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 186.3% larger than aid received Salem State University ($24,512 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State 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 Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Salem State University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State 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 Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Salem State University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/