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Gwynedd Valley, PA · Wilkes-Barre, PA
| Gwynedd Mercy University | King's College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $27,483/yr | $23,093/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $21,995/yr | $17,283/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,617/yr | $17,259/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,269/yr | $19,692/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,992/yr | $23,657/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $32,456/yr | $28,391/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,956/yr | $15,400/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,494/yr | $14,251/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $1,300/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,896/yr | $2,912/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $55,786/yr | $57,973/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,122/yr | $44,100/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $40,122/yr | $44,100/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 25% | 30% |
| Students taking federal loans | 55% | 74% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 90% | 93% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1023–1186 | 1070–1270 |
| SAT average | 1090 | 1170 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,111 | 3,206 |
| Students accepted | 1,040 | 2,988 |
| Students who enrolled | 184 | 396 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 33% | 29% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 1% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 57% | 60% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $67,145/yr | $59,498/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $43,796–$95,071 | $42,669–$82,746 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 69% | 59% |
| White students graduating | 63% | 67% |
| Black students graduating | 29% | 37% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 44% | 38% |
| Asian students graduating | 67% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $65,976/yr | $51,734/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 83% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 46% | 52% |
| Pell students who graduate | 50% | 44% |
| First-gen students who finish | 51% | 55% |
| Low-income students who finish | 49% | 47% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $67,016/yr | $55,721/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 61% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Education 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 29% · Health Professions 21% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 8% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 61% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 29% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Health Professions — 21% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 5% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 3% of degrees | Education — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $100,282/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $120,179/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 4.7% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,067 | 1,484 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 716 | 371 |
| Average professor pay | $7,592/mo | $8,851/mo |
| Full-time professors | 31% | 59% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $41,705 | $76,296 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1948 | 1946 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Men | 29% | 52% |
| Women | 71% | 48% |
| White students | 63% | 71% |
| Black students | 16% | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.3% | 15% |
| Asian students | 5.1% | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 3% |
| Other / not reported | 5.9% | 0.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 44% | 29% |
| Part-time students | 7.3% | 1.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 19% | 2.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,202/yr | $12,208/yr |
| Endowment | $68.1M | $120.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 309 | 1,052 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,000/yr | $8,000/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,640/yr | $7,086/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 15 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 23 |
| Student athletes | 248 | 560 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $1.4M | $3.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $1.4M | $3.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $21,932 | $72,042 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.