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RPI Clarkson F&M UB Binghamton University Stevens Dickinson College Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT| Rochester Institute of Technology | Gettysburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
RIT | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 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 |
RIT | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $227 |
Diversity |
RIT | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
RIT | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 63% | ||
Campus |
RIT | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 2,854 students)
RIT vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 15% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Gettysburg College than Rochester Institute of Technology ($61,760.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than RIT ($33,882 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 0.3% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($14,930 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Gettysburg College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 48.5% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($43,239 vs. $29,122)
RIT vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or RIT .
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
RIT vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT 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 RIT .
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (85% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $4,000 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($22,000 vs. $28,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($227 vs. $289)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/