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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | HSU | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | HSU | ||
| 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 HSU based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,765 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or HSU?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 17.5% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Hardin Simmons University ($36,052.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($22,636 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 30.8% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($9,980 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 8% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($24,512 vs. $22,695)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 106 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming HSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or HSU? 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 HSU and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Hardin Simmons University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $10,000 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $46,600)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $989 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,989)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/