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Overview |
PUC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1015/1235 | ||
| 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 |
PUC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $258 |
Diversity |
PUC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
PUC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 20% | ||
Campus |
PUC | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| 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 PUC based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Pacific Union College ($36,052.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($21,841 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 40.8% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($9,273 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 4.8% larger than aid received Pacific Union College ($24,512 vs. $23,383)
PUC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Gwynedd Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gwynedd Mercy College or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Union College (984) is 60 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming PUC 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 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or Gwynedd Mercy 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 Gwynedd Mercy College and PUC.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Pacific Union College (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $56,600)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($258 vs. $310)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC 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/