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Overview |
Gettysburg College | W&J | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | W&J | ||
| 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
- Gettysburg College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,151 students)
Gettysburg College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or W&J?
- Gettysburg College is 24.5% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Gettysburg College than Washington & Jefferson College ($61,760.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Gettysburg College ($25,636 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 10.4% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($13,524 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 11% larger than aid received Washington & Jefferson College ($43,239 vs. $38,963)
Gettysburg College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Gettysburg College .
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or W&J? 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 W&J and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (85% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $4,000 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $56,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/