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Hamilton College Colgate Skidmore College Haverford College Tufts Barnard NYU F&M Middlebury Amherst Wellesley Swarthmore| Vassar College | Gettysburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Vassar | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 95% |
Admission |
Vassar | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 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 |
Vassar | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $227 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Vassar | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | 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
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,459 students)
Vassar vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Gettysburg College?
- Vassar College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Gettysburg College for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Vassar than Gettysburg College ($63,840.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Gettysburg College ($30,603 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 10.9% lower than costs at Vassar College ($14,930 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Vassar College (95% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 16.1% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($50,193 vs. $43,239)
Vassar vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Vassar .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Gettysburg College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $6,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($15,780 vs. $22,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($163 vs. $227)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gettysburg College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/