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Overview |
Alfred State College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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 |
Alfred State College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Alfred 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 2,091 students)
Alfred State College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 409.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.8% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($36,052.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Gwynedd Mercy College ($17,262 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 4.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($13,056 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 177.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($24,512 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred 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 Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 92 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Alfred State College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred 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 Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $10,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $25,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($153 vs. $258)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/