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Overview |
Allen College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Waterloo, IA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allencollege.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,236 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,236 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,509 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,625 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Allen College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Allen College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $227 |
Diversity |
Allen College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Allen College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Allen College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Allen College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 497 students)
Allen College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 221.1% more expensive to attend than Allen College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.1% higher at Gettysburg College than Allen College ($61,760.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen College than Gettysburg College ($31,509 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen College are 105.1% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($7,280 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 2,560.9% larger than aid received Allen College ($43,239 vs. $1,625)
Which college is harder to get into, Allen College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Allen College .
Allen College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen 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 Allen College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Allen College (85% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Allen College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $49,100)
- Allen College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($16,750 vs. $22,000)
- Allen College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($173 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen College 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/