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Overview |
Gettysburg College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1020/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| 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 Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 460 students)
Gettysburg College vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or Sweet Briar College?
- Gettysburg College is 173% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173% higher at Gettysburg College than Sweet Briar College ($61,760.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sweet Briar College than Gettysburg College ($28,408 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 4.8% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($14,250 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sweet Briar College than Gettysburg College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 252.9% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($43,239 vs. $12,254)
Gettysburg College vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Gettysburg College .
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or Sweet Briar College? 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 Sweet Briar College and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Sweet Briar College (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $19,200 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $41,700)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/