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Overview |
Franciscan | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Franciscan | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $227 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Franciscan | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,854 students)
Franciscan vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 101.7% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.7% higher at Gettysburg College than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($61,760.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Gettysburg College ($25,310 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 59% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($9,390 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Gettysburg College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 157.7% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($43,239 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Franciscan .
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Franciscan vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $21,100 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $39,800)
- Gettysburg College and Franciscan graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,000 vs. $22,000)
- Gettysburg College and Franciscan graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($227 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/