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Overview |
Amherst | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,898 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,500 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,500 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,367 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,693 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 95% |
Admission |
Amherst | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,864 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1550 | 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 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Amherst | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $227 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Amherst | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,898 students)
Amherst vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Gettysburg College?
- Amherst College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Gettysburg College for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Amherst than Gettysburg College ($63,500.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Gettysburg College ($21,367 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 12.2% lower than costs at Amherst College ($14,930 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Amherst College (95% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 35.7% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($58,693 vs. $43,239)
Amherst vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Amherst .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Amherst vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst 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 Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Gettysburg College (96% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $21,100 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $60,900)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $9,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($12,975 vs. $22,000)
- Amherst graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($134 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Amherst students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/