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Overview |
Gettysburg College | Temple | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 88% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or Temple?
- Gettysburg College is 205.6% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.1% higher at Gettysburg College than Temple University ($61,760.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Gettysburg College ($23,935 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 4.8% lower than costs at Temple University ($14,930 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Temple University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 273.6% larger than aid received Temple University ($43,239 vs. $11,575)
Gettysburg College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Gettysburg College .
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or Temple? 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 Temple and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Temple University (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Temple graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $56,300)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/