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Overview |
St John's | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Queens, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,691 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #388 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stjohns.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,500 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,500 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,926 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,206 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,773 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
St John's | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,223 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 20,094 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St John's | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
St John's | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
St John's | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 62% | ||
Campus |
St John's | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St John's University New York is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 2,895 students)
St John's vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 32.4% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $48,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Gettysburg College than St John's University New York ($64,230.00 vs. $48,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Gettysburg College ($28,206 vs. $35,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 28.3% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($15,530 vs. $19,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 32.3% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($44,671 vs. $33,773)
St John's vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or St John's .
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Gettysburg College (47.5%)
St John's vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than St John's University New York (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $500 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/