| Gwynedd Mercy vs. Eastern |
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|---|---|---|
#21 in Federal Region III Universities #40 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #19 in Federal Region III Universities #32 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$40,838 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$38,400 |
| expensive$15,804 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,534 |
| More$23,052 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,377 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,090 SAT- | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter89.63% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.77% |
| Lower17.04% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.95% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,017 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,727 |
| Smaller1,301 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,500 |
| Smaller716 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,227 |
| Smaller675 | Online Student Population | Larger6,327 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher57% | Graduate Rate | Lower54% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 531) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 940) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,640) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,814) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 274 | Number of faculty | 392 |
| Higher$68,360 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$52,695 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.