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Overview |
Purchase College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,182 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purchase.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purchase College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,948 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,434 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,312 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 95% |
Admission |
Purchase College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,747 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 4,292 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Purchase College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purchase College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $227 |
Diversity |
Purchase College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Purchase College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Purchase College | 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
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (3,182 students vs. 2,854 students)
Purchase College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purchase College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 773.6% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.7% higher at Gettysburg College than SUNY at Purchase College ($61,760.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Gettysburg College ($19,434 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 0.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($14,930 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than SUNY at Purchase College (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 319.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($43,239 vs. $10,312)
Purchase College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purchase College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Purchase College .
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Purchase College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purchase 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 Purchase College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (85% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $20,700 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $40,200)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College 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/