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Overview |
Cedarville University | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 |
Cedarville University | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $227 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,854 students)
Cedarville University vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 79% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at Gettysburg College than Cedarville University ($61,760.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Gettysburg College ($25,462 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 77.7% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($8,400 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 120.2% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($43,239 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Cedarville University .
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Cedarville University vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Cedarville University (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $45,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedarville University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/