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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 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 |
UMass Dartmouth | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | 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
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 2,091 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 154.3% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($36,052.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Gwynedd Mercy College ($19,700 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 26.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($13,056 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 143.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($24,512 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 101 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $7,600 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $49,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $760 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,760)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/