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Overview |
NC State | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 95% |
Admission |
NC State | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $227 |
Diversity |
NC State | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NC State | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 63% | ||
Campus |
NC State | 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 2,854 students)
NC State vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 845.1% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.4% higher at Gettysburg College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($61,760.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Gettysburg College ($14,852 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 17.1% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,748 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (95% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 371% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($43,239 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or NC State .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $3,700 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $1,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($20,782 vs. $22,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($214 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/