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Overview |
Duke | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,023 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #3 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | duke.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Duke | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,435 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,435 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,651 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,694 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,444 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 95% |
Admission |
Duke | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,016 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 3,174 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.3% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 3, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Duke | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Duke | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,900 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $227 |
Diversity |
Duke | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Duke | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Duke | 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
- Duke University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (18,023 students vs. 2,854 students)
Duke vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Duke or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Duke for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $60,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Gettysburg College than Duke University ($61,760.00 vs. $60,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than Gettysburg College ($23,694 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 11.5% lower than costs at Duke University ($14,930 vs. $16,651)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Duke University (95% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($57,444 vs. $43,239)
Duke vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Duke or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Duke .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Duke (6.3%)
Duke vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Duke 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 Duke.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than Gettysburg College (94% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $48,000 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $60,900)
- Duke University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $22,000)
- Duke graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($77 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Duke 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/