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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond F&M BU| Colgate University | Gettysburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 95% |
Admission |
Colgate | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 |
Colgate | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $227 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Colgate | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,854 students)
Colgate vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Gettysburg College?
- Colgate University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Gettysburg College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Colgate than Gettysburg College ($63,904.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Gettysburg College ($27,074 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 7.9% lower than costs at Colgate University ($14,930 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Colgate University (95% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 26.4% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($54,647 vs. $43,239)
Colgate vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Colgate .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Gettysburg College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $60,900)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $5,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $22,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($166 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate 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/