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JMU F&M VCU CNU Dickinson College Mason Longwood University Union College William & Mary UVA Muhlenberg College Marist College| Gettysburg College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gettysburg College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $222 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or Mary Washington College?
- Gettysburg College is 591% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.8% higher at Gettysburg College than University of Mary Washington ($61,760.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Gettysburg College ($21,863 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 23.5% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,090 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than University of Mary Washington (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 378% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($43,239 vs. $9,046)
Gettysburg College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Gettysburg College .
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than University of Mary Washington (85% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College 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/