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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VWC | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VWC | ||
| 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
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,538 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or VWC?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Virginia Wesleyan College ($36,052.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($23,046 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 17.9% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($11,070 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 12.5% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($27,568 vs. $24,512)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Wesleyan College (982) is 58 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming VWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or VWC? 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 VWC and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $14,900 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $41,700)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/