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Overview |
Gettysburg College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $263 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Trinity based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,692 students)
Gettysburg College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or Trinity?
- Gettysburg College is 27% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Gettysburg College than Trinity University ($61,760.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Gettysburg College ($30,038 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 5.6% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($14,134 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Gettysburg College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 28.6% larger than aid received Trinity University ($43,239 vs. $33,614)
Gettysburg College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Gettysburg College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Gettysburg College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Trinity University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,500)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($227 vs. $263)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/