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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 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 |
Buffalo State College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | 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 College at Buffalo is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 2,091 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 409.9% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College 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 College at Buffalo ($36,052.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Gwynedd Mercy College ($13,812 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 10.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($13,056 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 127.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($24,512 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Gwynedd Mercy College (924) is 23 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Buffalo State College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $25,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College 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/