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Overview |
Arcadia | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 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 |
Academics |
Arcadia | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Arcadia | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,854 students)
Arcadia vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 33% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Gettysburg College than Arcadia University ($61,760.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Gettysburg College ($29,692 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 8.8% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($13,720 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Gettysburg College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 39.8% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($43,239 vs. $30,934)
Arcadia vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Arcadia .
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Arcadia vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia 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 Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Arcadia University (85% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $46,400)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/