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F&M Annapolis Dickinson College Harvard USAFA Union College Muhlenberg College Marist College Lafayette College Bucknell Holy Cross Fairfield University| United States Military Academy | Gettysburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
West Point | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,393 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
West Point | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,559 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 1,501 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1450 | 1350/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
West Point | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
West Point | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
West Point | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 63% | ||
Campus |
West Point | 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
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 2,854 students)
West Point vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Gettysburg College than United States Military Academy ($61,760.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than United States Military Academy (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($43,239 vs. $0)
West Point vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or West Point .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than West Point (12%)
West Point vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point 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 West Point.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than United States Military Academy (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/