Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ECSU SCSU Holy Family University CCSU Iona College Neumann Buffalo State College UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Temple Western New England University| Western Connecticut State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
WestConn | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | gmc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
WestConn | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $36,052 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| 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 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
WestConn | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
WestConn | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 20% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,091 students)
WestConn vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 457.7% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Western Connecticut State University ($36,052.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($15,862 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 11.6% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,056 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 170.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($24,512 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
WestConn vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $9,200 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $47,400)
- Gwynedd Mercy College and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College and WestConn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/