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Overview |
Columbia College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Columbia 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,854 students)
Columbia College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 111% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111% higher at Gettysburg College than Columbia College Chicago ($61,760.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Gettysburg College ($28,387 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 20.6% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($14,930 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Gettysburg College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 140% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($43,239 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Columbia College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (85% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $23,600 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $37,300)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/