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Overview |
Colorado College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 95% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 |
Colorado College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $227 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Colorado College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Colorado College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,203 students)
Colorado College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Gettysburg College?
- Colorado College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Gettysburg College for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Colorado College than Gettysburg College ($64,554.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado College than Gettysburg College ($33,178 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado College are 3.9% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($14,376 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Colorado College (95% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 6.8% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($46,160 vs. $43,239)
Colorado College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Colorado College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado College 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Gettysburg College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/