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George Washington Notre Dame Duke Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt NYU UVA Northwestern Penn Emory F&M| Georgetown University | Gettysburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 95% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1350/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $227 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | 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
- Georgetown University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 2,854 students)
Georgetown vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Gettysburg College?
- Georgetown University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Gettysburg College for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Georgetown than Gettysburg College ($61,872.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Georgetown ($33,882 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 26.1% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($14,930 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Georgetown University (95% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 6.3% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($45,949 vs. $43,239)
Georgetown vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Georgetown .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Gettysburg College (94% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $58,000 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $60,900)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $22,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($160 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/