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Overview |
Gettysburg College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $129 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or Jefferson?
- Gettysburg College is 43.3% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at Gettysburg College than Thomas Jefferson University ($61,760.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Gettysburg College ($28,110 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 1.5% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($14,715 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 33.1% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($43,239 vs. $32,486)
Gettysburg College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Gettysburg College .
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Gettysburg College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $62,000 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $60,900)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $22,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($129 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/