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Overview |
Gettysburg College | EMU | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $242 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,334 students)
Gettysburg College vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or EMU?
- Gettysburg College is 52.2% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at Gettysburg College than Eastern Mennonite University ($61,760.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Gettysburg College ($23,783 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 22% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,240 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Gettysburg College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 42% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($43,239 vs. $30,460)
Gettysburg College vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Gettysburg College .
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or EMU? 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 EMU and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (85% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $17,000 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $43,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,450)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($227 vs. $242)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/