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Overview |
Gettysburg College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 57% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $247 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or Virginia Tech?
- Gettysburg College is 410.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.5% higher at Gettysburg College than Virginia Tech ($61,760.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Gettysburg College ($19,301 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 17.7% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,680 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Virginia Tech (95% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 465.3% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($43,239 vs. $7,649)
Gettysburg College vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Gettysburg College .
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Virginia Tech (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $4,100 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $1,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,966)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($227 vs. $247)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/