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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,358 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Emory and Henry College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Emory and Henry College ($36,052.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($20,834 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 5.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($13,056 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 29.1% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($31,643 vs. $24,512)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 56 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $43,700)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/