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Holy Family University Boise State Iona College Idaho Neumann Carroll College Temple RMC WCU Lake Forest College College of Mount Saint Vincent Elms College| The College of Idaho | Gwynedd Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
C of I | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
C of I | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
C of I | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
C of I | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 20% | ||
Campus |
C of I | 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
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than C of I for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than The College of Idaho ($36,052.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Idaho than Gwynedd Mercy College ($24,075 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 20.7% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($10,820 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 2.7% larger than aid received The College of Idaho ($24,512 vs. $23,878)
C of I vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I 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 C of I .
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I 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 C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $10,900 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $45,700)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $995 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,995)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/