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Overview |
Springfield College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Springfield College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,091 students)
Springfield College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Springfield College is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Springfield College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($41,128.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($27,930 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 5.1% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,056 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 15.8% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($28,376 vs. $24,512)
Springfield College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield 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 Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 118 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Springfield College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield 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 Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/