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Overview |
Gettysburg College | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 57% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $218 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or University of Richmond?
- Gettysburg College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Gettysburg College than University of Richmond ($61,760.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Gettysburg College ($29,248 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 0.4% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($14,870 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than University of Richmond (95% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 7.3% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($46,385 vs. $43,239)
Gettysburg College vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Gettysburg College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Gettysburg College vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than University of Richmond (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $13,000 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $60,900)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $852 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($21,148 vs. $22,000)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($218 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/