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Overview |
Youngstown State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,040 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,723 | $37,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,083 | $37,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,384 | $14,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $26,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,114 | $25,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 1,111 | ||
| Admitted | 4,658 | 1,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3%Open | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3%Open | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1048/1180 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | 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
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (11,040 students vs. 2,165 students)
Youngstown State vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 246.4% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($37,140.00 vs. $10,723.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.1% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Youngstown State University ($37,140.00 vs. $11,083.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,740 vs. $26,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 36.2% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($10,384 vs. $14,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 220.4% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($25,995 vs. $8,114)
Youngstown State vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State 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 Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Youngstown State University (981) is 57 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Youngstown State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Youngstown State (80.3%)
Youngstown State vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State 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 Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Youngstown State University (52% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $18,900 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $37,700)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/