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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,130 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,400 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,400 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,459 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 2,667 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| 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 |
University of Mount Union | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | 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 Mount Union is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 2,091 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than University of Mount Union ($36,052.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Gwynedd Mercy College ($23,259 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 16.6% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,200 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 9.1% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($24,512 vs. $22,459)
University of Mount Union vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union 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 University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 154 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
University of Mount Union vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union 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 University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $8,400 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $48,200)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/