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Overview |
Stephens College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stephens College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 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 | Nov 1, 2024 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Stephens College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Stephens College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 46.6% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Stephens College ($36,052.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephens College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($26,372 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 13.6% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,488 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 58% larger than aid received Stephens College ($24,512 vs. $15,518)
Stephens College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens 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 Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 112 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Stephens College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (64.2%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Stephens College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens 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 Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $19,200 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $37,400)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College 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/