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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State F&M Ohio State Florida Pitt UVA NC State| University of Maryland College Park | Gettysburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 95% |
Admission |
Maryland | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 |
Maryland | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $227 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Maryland | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 Maryland College Park is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 2,854 students)
Maryland vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 537% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at Gettysburg College than University of Maryland College Park ($61,760.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Gettysburg College ($16,210 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 2.4% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($14,576 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than University of Maryland College Park (95% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 285% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($43,239 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Maryland .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than University of Maryland College Park (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $7,400 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $60,900)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,000)
- Maryland 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 Maryland 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/