Gwynedd Mercy University's published cost of attendance is $55,786. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $21,995, middle-income families pay around $22,269, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,456.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $55,786 |
| Tuition and Fees | $40,122 |
| Room and Board | $13,956 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$28,303 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $27,483 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,995 |
| $30–48k | $20,617 |
| $48–75k | $22,269 |
| $75–110k | $27,992 |
| $110k+ | $32,456 |
Gwynedd Mercy University's published cost of attendance is $55,786. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $21,995, middle-income families pay around $22,269, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,456. Azimuth ranks Gwynedd Mercy University #1100 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Gwynedd Mercy participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the institution's aid structure aims to bridge the gap between published cost and what families actually pay. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry, accounting for how net price and long-term financial outcomes interact across income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $89,170, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Gwynedd Mercy University earn median 4-year earnings of $89,170, placing Gwynedd Mercy University in the 88.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $29,618 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Gwynedd Mercy University in the 98.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Gwynedd Mercy University #49 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Gwynedd Mercy University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 287 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $99,913, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 32 students with median 4-year earnings of $67,288, also tracking at 1.0x benchmark. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions and Criminal Justice round out the top programs, with 31 and 25 graduates respectively earning $90,618 and $54,898 four years after enrollment. This program mix — anchored in Health — drives consistent outcomes across the institution's degree portfolio.
