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Overview |
Fordham | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Fordham | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Fordham | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 2,854 students)
Fordham vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Gettysburg College than Fordham University ($61,760.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Fordham ($33,882 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 41.1% lower than costs at Fordham University ($14,930 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Gettysburg College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 30.5% larger than aid received Fordham University ($43,239 vs. $33,129)
Fordham vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Fordham .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham 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 Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Fordham University (85% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/