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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD F&M Elon ASU| Gettysburg College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gettysburg College | JMU | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 33% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $216 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or JMU?
- Gettysburg College is 703.7% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.6% higher at Gettysburg College than James Madison University ($61,760.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Gettysburg College ($18,274 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 24% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,040 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than James Madison University (95% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 328.9% larger than aid received James Madison University ($43,239 vs. $10,081)
Gettysburg College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Gettysburg College .
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or JMU? 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 JMU and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than James Madison University (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $600 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $1,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $22,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($216 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JMU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/