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Overview |
Gettysburg College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 61% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| 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 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $222 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,243 students)
Gettysburg College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or Washington and Lee?
- Gettysburg College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Gettysburg College than Washington and Lee University ($61,760.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Gettysburg College ($24,733 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 13.3% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,930 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Washington and Lee University (95% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($55,567 vs. $43,239)
Gettysburg College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Gettysburg College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Gettysburg College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Gettysburg College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $28,100 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $60,900)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/