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Overview |
SUNY Canton | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,919 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #916 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canton.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Canton | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $37,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,900 | $37,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,700 | $14,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,451 | $26,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,491 | $25,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Canton | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,439 | 1,111 | ||
| Admitted | 3,313 | 1,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 1048/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Canton | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Canton | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,552 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $202 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY Canton | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
SUNY Canton | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Canton | 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 Canton is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,919 students vs. 2,165 students)
SUNY Canton vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Canton or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 425.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.1% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($37,140.00 vs. $11,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Gwynedd Mercy College ($14,451 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 18.1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($14,142 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 206.1% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($25,995 vs. $8,491)
SUNY Canton vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Canton 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 Canton .
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (93.6%)
SUNY Canton vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Canton 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 Canton.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (52% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $18,200 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $5,448 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($19,552 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($202 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/