Academic Comparison between Gwynedd Mercy and East Stroudsburg University

Gwynedd Mercy University and East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Gwynedd Mercy is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Gwynedd Valley, PA and East Stroudsburg University is a four-year, public school located in East Stroudsburg, PA.

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

Gwynedd Mercy is a private (not-for-profit) and East Stroudsburg University is a public school and both are four-year schools.
Gwynedd Mercy has more expensive tuition & fees ($40,838) than East Stroudsburg University ($19,202).
It is harder to admit to Gwynedd Mercy than East Stroudsburg University.
Gwynedd Mercy has a higher submitted SAT score (1,090) than East Stroudsburg University (1,080).
East Stroudsburg University has more students with 5,633 students while Gwynedd Mercy has 2,017 students.
Gwynedd Mercy has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while East Stroudsburg University's ratio is 21 to 1.
East Stroudsburg University has more full-time faculties with 220 faculties while Gwynedd Mercy has 82 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Gwynedd Mercy University	vs.	East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania	Location	East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Doctoral / Research University	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
$40,838	2025 Tuition & Fees	In-State$11,236 Out-Of-State$19,202
68%	% Receiving Financial Aid	81%
$24,303	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$8,442

89.63 %	Acceptance Rates	92.05 %
17.04 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	18.95 %
1,090	SAT Score	1,080
-	ACT Score	23
57 %	Graduation Rate	43 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	28 %
78 %	Retention Rate	72 %
2,017	Student Population	5,633
82	Number of Faculties	220
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	21 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare