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Overview |
Bay Path University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | 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 1, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Bay Path University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path 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
- Bay Path University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 2,091 students)
Bay Path University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Bay Path University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Bay Path University ($36,052.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($18,502 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay Path University are 2% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,799 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Bay Path University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 13.9% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($27,913 vs. $24,512)
Bay Path University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path 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 Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Bay Path University has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Bay Path University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path 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 Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $13,100 more per year than Bay Path University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $43,500)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $989 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($24,011 vs. $25,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/