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Overview |
Gettysburg College | VWC | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | VWC | ||
| 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
- Gettysburg College is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,538 students)
Gettysburg College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or VWC?
- Gettysburg College is 71.5% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at Gettysburg College than Virginia Wesleyan College ($61,760.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Gettysburg College ($23,046 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 34.9% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($11,070 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 56.8% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($43,239 vs. $27,568)
Gettysburg College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Gettysburg College .
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or VWC? 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 VWC and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $19,200 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $41,700)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/