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Overview |
Connecticut College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 1240/1460 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $227 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (2,895 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Gettysburg College?
- Connecticut College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Gettysburg College for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $64,230.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Connecticut College than Gettysburg College ($64,412.00 vs. $64,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Connecticut College ($35,729 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 15.2% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($15,530 vs. $17,885)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 13.5% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($44,671 vs. $39,354)
Connecticut College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Connecticut College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Connecticut College (38.3%)
Connecticut College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut 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 Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Connecticut College (85% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $200 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $60,700)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,550)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($227 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gettysburg College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/