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Overview |
AU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 95% |
Admission |
AU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1350/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $227 |
Diversity |
AU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
AU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 63% | ||
Campus |
AU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,854 students)
AU vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 16.4% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Gettysburg College than American University ($61,760.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than AU ($33,882 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 5.2% lower than costs at American University ($14,930 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than American University (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 59.3% larger than aid received American University ($43,239 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or AU .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Gettysburg College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Gettysburg College and AU.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than American University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,250)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($227 vs. $250)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/