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Overview |
Syracuse | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 95% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Syracuse | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 2,854 students)
Syracuse vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Gettysburg College than Syracuse University ($61,760.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Syracuse ($33,882 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 15% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($14,930 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Syracuse University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 24.5% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($43,239 vs. $34,737)
Syracuse vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Syracuse .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Syracuse University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/