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Overview |
Yale | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 95% |
Admission |
Yale | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Yale | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $227 |
Diversity |
Yale | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Yale | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Yale | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (14,776 students vs. 2,854 students)
Yale vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or Gettysburg College?
- Yale University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Gettysburg College for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Yale than Gettysburg College ($62,250.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than Gettysburg College ($18,647 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 23.6% lower than costs at Yale University ($14,930 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Yale University (95% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 46.9% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($63,523 vs. $43,239)
Yale vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Yale .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale 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 Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than Gettysburg College (97% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $57,500 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $60,900)
- Yale University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $22,000)
- Yale graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($139 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yale students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/