Gwynedd Mercy University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $56,500 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Gwynedd Mercy University is a private nonprofit institution located in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,067 undergraduate students enrolled. Gwynedd Mercy University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,483 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $56,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) is a private Catholic university in Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania, United States. It occupies a 160-acre (65-hectare) campus in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 58% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. That said, graduates who do complete their degrees earn a solid median of $56,500 ten years out, and the relatively modest debt load of $23,256 keeps the financial risk manageable. This is a reasonable option for students drawn to a small Catholic campus environment who have a clear academic plan, particularly in health-related fields — but the retention and graduation data suggest this school works better for some students than others.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,067 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Gwynedd Mercy University
1325 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0901
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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