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Overview |
Gettysburg College | PLU | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $266 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,633 students)
Gettysburg College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or PLU?
- Gettysburg College is 24.8% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Gettysburg College than Pacific Lutheran University ($61,760.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Gettysburg College ($24,825 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 26.2% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($11,826 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Gettysburg College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 18.7% larger than aid received Pacific Lutheran University ($43,239 vs. $36,435)
Gettysburg College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Gettysburg College .
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or PLU? 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 PLU and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (85% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $8,600 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $52,300)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $3,800 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,800)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($227 vs. $266)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/