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Overview |
Gettysburg College | BC | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,895 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,230 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,230 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,729 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,671 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,123 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 3,384 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1460 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,895 students vs. 1,436 students)
Gettysburg College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or BC?
- Gettysburg College is 59.4% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Gettysburg College than Bridgewater College ($64,230.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Gettysburg College ($19,660 vs. $35,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 8.1% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($14,370 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 22.9% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($44,671 vs. $36,350)
Gettysburg College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Gettysburg College .
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Gettysburg College (47.5%)
Gettysburg College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or BC? 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 BC and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Bridgewater College (85% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $17,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $43,100)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC 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/