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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion F&M UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte Dickinson College UB William & Mary| Gettysburg College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gettysburg College | Mason | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $204 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or Mason?
- Gettysburg College is 530.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at Gettysburg College than George Mason University ($61,760.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Gettysburg College ($18,479 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 13.8% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($13,120 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than George Mason University (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 301.8% larger than aid received George Mason University ($43,239 vs. $10,760)
Gettysburg College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Gettysburg College .
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or Mason? 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 Mason and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than George Mason University (85% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $60,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($204 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/