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Overview |
Westfield State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | 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
- Westfield State University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 2,091 students)
Westfield State University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 3,616.7% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 411.4% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Westfield State University ($36,052.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($18,021 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 1.3% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,894 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Westfield State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 255% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($24,512 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State 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 Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 77 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Westfield State University 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 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Westfield State University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State 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 Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/