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Overview |
Princeton | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,410 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,410 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,630 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,792 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 95% |
Admission |
Princeton | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,019 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Princeton | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $227 |
Diversity |
Princeton | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Princeton | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | Gettysburg College | ||
| 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
- Princeton University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 2,854 students)
Princeton vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Gettysburg College than Princeton University ($61,760.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Gettysburg College ($18,698 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 24.8% lower than costs at Princeton University ($14,930 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Princeton University (95% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 38.3% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($59,792 vs. $43,239)
Princeton vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Princeton .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Princeton vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton 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 Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Gettysburg College (96% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $53,000 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $60,900)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $22,000)
- Princeton graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($77 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/