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William & Mary UNC Chapel Hill JMU Virginia Tech Michigan University of Richmond Georgetown Washington and Lee F&M UCLA Mason UT Austin| Gettysburg College | University of Virginia Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gettysburg College | UVA | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 34% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $201 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or UVA?
- Gettysburg College is 263.7% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Gettysburg College than University of Virginia Main Campus ($61,760.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Gettysburg College ($19,469 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 15.8% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,890 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than University of Virginia Main Campus (95% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 61.2% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($43,239 vs. $26,818)
Gettysburg College vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Gettysburg College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than UVA (18.7%)
Gettysburg College vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or UVA? 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 UVA and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Gettysburg College (94% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $16,300 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $60,900)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVA 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/