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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 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 | 998/1220 | 1015/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 2,091 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 347.1% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than University of Southern Maine ($36,052.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,343 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 19.5% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($10,924 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 153.5% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($24,512 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine 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 Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 60 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) 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 Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine 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 Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than University of Southern Maine (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $14,000 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/