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Overview |
George Washington | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 95% |
Admission |
George Washington | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1240/1460 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 62% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 2,895 students)
George Washington vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Gettysburg College?
- George Washington University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Gettysburg College for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $64,230.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at George Washington than Gettysburg College ($64,700.00 vs. $64,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than George Washington ($35,729 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 5% lower than costs at George Washington University ($15,530 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than George Washington University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 26.3% larger than aid received George Washington University ($44,671 vs. $35,367)
George Washington vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or George Washington .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than George Washington University (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $2,962 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,962)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/