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Overview |
Springhill | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 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 |
Springhill | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Springhill | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | 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
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 65.9% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.9% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Spring Hill College ($36,052.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($21,018 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Hill College are 10.8% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,784 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 65.2% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($24,512 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill 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 Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 196 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Springhill vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill 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 Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Springhill graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $48,700)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/