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Overview |
Gettysburg College | Providence | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or Providence?
- Gettysburg College is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Gettysburg College than Providence College ($61,760.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Providence ($33,882 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 10.8% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,930 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Providence College (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 39.6% larger than aid received Providence College ($43,239 vs. $30,971)
Gettysburg College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Gettysburg College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Providence (52.8%)
Gettysburg College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or Providence? 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 Providence and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is the same as at Providence College (85% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence 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/