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Overview |
Gettysburg College | RISD | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 34% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | RISD | ||
| 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 RISD based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,620 students)
Gettysburg College vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or RISD?
- Gettysburg College is 9.4% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Gettysburg College than Rhode Island School of Design ($61,760.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than RISD ($33,882 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 2% lower than costs at Rhode Island School of Design ($14,930 vs. $15,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Rhode Island School of Design (95% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 15.4% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($43,239 vs. $37,480)
Gettysburg College vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Gettysburg College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than RISD (17.4%)
Gettysburg College vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or RISD? 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 RISD and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than Gettysburg College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $9,800 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $51,100)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RISD students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/