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Overview |
Washington College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Washington College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $227 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Washington College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 22% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Gettysburg College than Washington College ($61,760.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Gettysburg College ($31,650 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 7.9% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($13,834 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Gettysburg College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 21.2% larger than aid received Washington College ($43,239 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Washington College .
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Washington College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Washington College (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $50,800)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,250)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($227 vs. $250)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/