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BU Barnard Cornell Fordham Georgetown Carnegie Mellon USC Northeastern Vassar F&M Columbia Yale| New York University | Gettysburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NYU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 59,144 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyu.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,384 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,384 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,272 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,096 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 95% |
Admission |
NYU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 100,662 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 12,539 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 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 |
NYU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $227 |
Diversity |
NYU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
NYU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 63% | ||
Campus |
NYU | 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
- New York University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 2,854 students)
NYU vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYU or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 11.5% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Gettysburg College than New York University ($61,760.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Gettysburg College ($29,499 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 35.8% lower than costs at New York University ($14,930 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than New York University (95% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($47,096 vs. $43,239)
NYU vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYU or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or NYU .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than NYU (12.5%)
NYU vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYU 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 NYU.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Gettysburg College (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,250)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($227 vs. $240)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/