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Overview |
RPI | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Troy, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,968 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #110 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rpi.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
RPI | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,600 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,600 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,127 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,636 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 95% |
Admission |
RPI | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,863 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 10,878 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 |
RPI | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RPI | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,500 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $227 |
Diversity |
RPI | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
RPI | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 63% | ||
Campus |
RPI | 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
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (6,968 students vs. 2,854 students)
RPI vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RPI or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than RPI for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $58,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Gettysburg College than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($61,760.00 vs. $58,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than RPI ($33,882 vs. $39,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 13.7% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($14,930 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 11.9% larger than aid received Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($43,239 vs. $38,636)
RPI vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RPI or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or RPI .
- RPI has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
RPI vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RPI 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 RPI.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (85% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $21,600 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,500)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($227 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gettysburg College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/