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Overview |
Berry College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Berry College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 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 | Jul 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Berry College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $227 |
Diversity |
Berry College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Berry College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Berry 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 Berry College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,360 students)
Berry College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 57.8% more expensive to attend than Berry College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at Gettysburg College than Berry College ($61,760.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berry College than Gettysburg College ($25,359 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berry College are 7.5% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($13,890 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berry College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 45.7% larger than aid received Berry College ($43,239 vs. $29,670)
Berry College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Berry College .
- Berry College has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Berry College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry 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 Berry College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Berry College (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $19,200 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $41,700)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Berry College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Berry College graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berry College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/