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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,074 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or Pitt-Bradford?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 163.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($36,052.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Gwynedd Mercy College ($16,505 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 26.4% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($10,332 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 82% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($24,512 vs. $13,470)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Bradford (978) is 54 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Pitt-Bradford students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $1,400 more per year than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $56,600)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/