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Gwynedd Valley, PA · Waynesburg, PA
| Gwynedd Mercy University | Waynesburg University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $27,483/yr | $18,235/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $21,995/yr | $12,916/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,617/yr | $11,974/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,269/yr | $14,786/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,992/yr | $19,300/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $32,456/yr | $27,921/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,956/yr | $13,790/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,494/yr | $13,590/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,896/yr | $1,230/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $55,786/yr | $44,397/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,122/yr | $30,480/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $40,122/yr | $30,480/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 25% | 38% |
| Students taking federal loans | 55% | 73% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 90% | 90% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1023–1186 | 930–1250 |
| SAT average | 1090 | 1090 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 19–23 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 17–21 · Math 18–23 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,111 | 1,806 |
| Students accepted | 1,040 | 1,656 |
| Students who enrolled | 184 | 336 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 33% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 1% | 4% |
| 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 | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 57% | 66% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $67,145/yr | $58,537/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $43,796–$95,071 | $40,386–$84,282 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 69% | 60% |
| White students graduating | 63% | 65% |
| Black students graduating | 29% | 81% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 44% | 36% |
| Asian students graduating | 67% | 60% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $65,976/yr | $48,994/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 83% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 46% | 54% |
| Pell students who graduate | 50% | 52% |
| First-gen students who finish | 51% | 58% |
| Low-income students who finish | 49% | 56% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $67,016/yr | $54,915/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 61% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Education 9% | Homeland Security & Protective Services 19% · Health Professions 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 61% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Health Professions — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 5% of degrees | Education — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 3% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $100,282/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $94,547/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 4.7% | 6% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,067 | 1,009 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 716 | 201 |
| Average professor pay | $7,592/mo | $6,739/mo |
| Full-time professors | 31% | 41% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $41,705 | $69,370 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Waynesburg, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1948 | 1850 |
| 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% | 0.6% |
| Men | 29% | 49% |
| Women | 71% | 51% |
| White students | 63% | 81% |
| Black students | 16% | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.3% | 5.4% |
| Asian students | 5.1% | 0.2% |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 2.9% |
| Other / not reported | 5.9% | 1.6% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 44% | 26% |
| Part-time students | 7.3% | 1.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 19% | 3.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,202/yr | $12,470/yr |
| Endowment | $68.1M | $36.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 309 | 1,068 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,000/yr | $6,230/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,640/yr | $6,070/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 15 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| 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 | NCCAA Division II |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 248 | 407 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $1.4M | $2.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $1.4M | $2.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $21,932 | $52,086 |
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.