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Overview |
Davidson | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 95% |
Admission |
Davidson | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 7, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $227 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Davidson | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | 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
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Gettysburg College than Davidson College ($61,760.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Gettysburg College ($26,704 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 5.5% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,930 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Davidson College (95% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 7.5% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($46,496 vs. $43,239)
Davidson vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Davidson .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Gettysburg College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $60,900)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($175 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davidson students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/