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Overview |
UConn | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 95% |
Admission |
UConn | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1240/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $227 |
Diversity |
UConn | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
UConn | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 62% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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 of Connecticut is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 2,895 students)
UConn vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 293.3% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.7% higher at Gettysburg College than University of Connecticut ($64,230.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Gettysburg College ($22,324 vs. $35,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 11% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($13,996 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than University of Connecticut (95% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 162.9% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($44,671 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or UConn .
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Gettysburg College (47.5%)
UConn vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than University of Connecticut (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $1,100 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $60,900)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/