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Overview |
UB | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 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 |
UB | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
UB | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
UB | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UB | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 2,091 students)
UB vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 394.1% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than University of Baltimore ($36,052.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Gwynedd Mercy College ($18,122 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 48.2% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($13,056 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 224.9% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($24,512 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 48 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming UB 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 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
UB vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $4,000 more per year than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $56,600)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- UB graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/