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Overview |
Gettysburg College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $282 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,426 students)
Gettysburg College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or Lawrence?
- Gettysburg College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Gettysburg College than Lawrence University ($61,760.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Gettysburg College ($26,368 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 29.6% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($11,520 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 7.9% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($43,239 vs. $40,089)
Gettysburg College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Gettysburg College .
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Lawrence University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $45,600)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,350)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($227 vs. $282)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/