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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson F&M Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University| Ohio State University | Gettysburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 60,046 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,826 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,332 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,272 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,575 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 95% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70,028 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 35,588 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.8% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1240/1460 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $227 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio State | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 2,895 students)
Ohio State vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 443.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $11,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.1% higher at Gettysburg College than Ohio State University ($64,230.00 vs. $37,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Gettysburg College ($19,575 vs. $35,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 8.8% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($14,272 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Ohio State University (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 278.9% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($44,671 vs. $11,791)
Ohio State vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Ohio State .
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (50.8%) than Gettysburg College (47.5%)
Ohio State vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Ohio State University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- Ohio State 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 Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/