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Overview |
Elon | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 95% |
Admission |
Elon | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $227 |
Diversity |
Elon | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,854 students)
Elon vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 48% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Gettysburg College than Elon University ($61,760.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Elon ($33,882 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 7.5% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($13,886 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Elon University (95% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 211.5% larger than aid received Elon University ($43,239 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Elon .
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Elon vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Elon University (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $56,200)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,250)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($227 vs. $240)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elon 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/