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Overview |
Scripps College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 |
Scripps College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $227 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Scripps College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | 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
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Scripps College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Gettysburg College than Scripps College ($61,760.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Scripps College ($33,882 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 32.7% lower than costs at Scripps College ($14,930 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 104.5% larger than aid received Scripps College ($43,239 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Scripps College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
Scripps College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Gettysburg College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,000)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($144 vs. $227)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gettysburg College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/