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Overview |
BBC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
BBC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BBC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $227 |
Diversity |
BBC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
BBC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 63% | ||
Campus |
BBC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 107.9% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.9% higher at Gettysburg College than Clarks Summit University ($61,760.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Gettysburg College ($16,176 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 104.5% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($7,300 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 118.6% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($43,239 vs. $19,782)
BBC vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or BBC .
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (65.2%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
BBC vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Clarks Summit University (85% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $27,100 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $4,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $22,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($182 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BBC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/