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Overview |
SUNY at Fredonia | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Fredonia, NY | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,491 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fredonia.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Fredonia | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,795 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,794 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY at Fredonia | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,597 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 3,888 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 20, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY at Fredonia | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Fredonia | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Fredonia | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
SUNY at Fredonia | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Fredonia | 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
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 2,091 students)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Fredonia or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 409.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.3% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than SUNY at Fredonia ($36,052.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Gwynedd Mercy College ($15,795 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 8.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($13,056 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than SUNY at Fredonia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 127.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($24,512 vs. $10,794)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 126 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $14,300 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $42,300)
- Gwynedd Mercy College and SUNY at Fredonia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College and SUNY at Fredonia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/