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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #1036 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | - | ||
| Admitted | 621 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Mansfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,796 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Mansfield University?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 367.2% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259.4% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($36,052.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 28.4% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($10,168 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($24,512 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (955) is 31 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Gwynedd Mercy College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Mansfield University? 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 Mansfield University and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $16,600 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $40,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Mansfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/