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Overview |
Gettysburg College | Penn | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 46% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $213 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or Penn?
- Gettysburg College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Gettysburg College than University of Pennsylvania ($61,760.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Gettysburg College ($26,123 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 19.8% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($14,930 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 32.2% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($57,175 vs. $43,239)
Gettysburg College vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Gettysburg College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Penn (6.5%)
Gettysburg College vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or Penn? 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 Penn and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Gettysburg College (96% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $62,700 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $60,900)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($20,633 vs. $22,000)
- Penn graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($213 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/