College comparison

Gwynedd Mercy University vs St. John Fisher University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA	St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY
Acceptance rateSt. John Fisher University is more selective	90%	66%
SAT (25–75)	1023–1186	1120–1300
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,067	2,565
Avg net price	$27,483	$28,945
Median earnings (10 yr)Gwynedd Mercy University reports higher median earnings	$67,145	$66,944
Graduation rate	57%	74%
Median debt	$25,000	$23,250
Economic mobility	1.4%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Gwynedd Mercy University or St. John Fisher University harder to get into?

St. John Fisher University is more selective: Gwynedd Mercy University's acceptance rate is approximately 90% and St. John Fisher University's is approximately 66% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Gwynedd Mercy University vs St. John Fisher University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1023–1186 at Gwynedd Mercy University and 1120–1300 at St. John Fisher University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.