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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Gwynedd Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
TU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
TU | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Towson University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,091 students)
TU vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 398.1% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Towson University ($36,052.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($14,443 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 4.5% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,056 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 114.7% larger than aid received Towson University ($24,512 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 157 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming TU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
TU vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $3,100 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- TU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/