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Overview |
JCU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
JCU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 |
JCU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $227 |
Diversity |
JCU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
JCU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 63% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,854 students)
JCU vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 35.8% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Gettysburg College than John Carroll University ($61,760.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Gettysburg College ($30,496 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 13.1% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($13,200 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 42.2% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($43,239 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or JCU .
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
JCU vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and JCU.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than John Carroll University (85% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $3,300 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $57,600)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,939)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($227 vs. $278)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/