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Overview |
UNH | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
UNH | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNH | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
UNH | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UNH | 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 New Haven is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 2,091 students)
UNH vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- University of New Haven is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at UNH than Gwynedd Mercy College ($42,610.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than UNH ($28,122 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 42.5% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($13,056 vs. $18,608)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 12.4% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($27,556 vs. $24,512)
UNH vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH 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 UNH .
- The average SAT score at University of New Haven (1066) is 142 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming UNH students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
UNH vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at UNH is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $4,300 more per year than UNH graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $52,300)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/