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Overview |
Gettysburg College | Brown | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 46% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $155 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | Brown | ||
| 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
- Brown University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or Brown?
- Brown University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Gettysburg College for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Brown than Gettysburg College ($62,680.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Gettysburg College ($26,723 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 6.1% lower than costs at Brown University ($14,930 vs. $15,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Brown University (95% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 29.2% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($55,847 vs. $43,239)
Gettysburg College vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Gettysburg College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Brown (5.1%)
Gettysburg College vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or Brown? 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 Brown and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Gettysburg College (95% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $26,700 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $60,900)
- Brown University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,000)
- Brown graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($155 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brown students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/