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Overview |
Western New England University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 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 |
Western New England University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Western New England University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | 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
- Western New England University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,091 students)
Western New England University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Western New England University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Western New England University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($41,750.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than Western New England University ($28,122 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 12.4% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,056 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($24,781 vs. $24,512)
Western New England University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University 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 Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 156 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Western New England University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University 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 Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $56,600)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/