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Overview |
UB | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,099 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #103 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalo.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,212 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,524 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,521 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 95% |
Admission |
UB | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,939 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 20,948 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1380 | 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 |
Academics |
UB | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $227 |
Diversity |
UB | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
UB | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UB | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 2,854 students)
UB vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 773.6% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.1% higher at Gettysburg College than University at Buffalo ($61,760.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Gettysburg College ($18,524 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 8.6% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($14,930 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than University at Buffalo (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 407.4% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($43,239 vs. $8,521)
UB vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or UB .
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
UB vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than University at Buffalo (85% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $2,500 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,000)
- UB graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/