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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 95% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 1240/1460 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $227 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (13,935 students vs. 2,895 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 826.8% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 331.7% higher at Gettysburg College than CUNY Brooklyn College ($64,230.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Gettysburg College ($4,105 vs. $35,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 40.3% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($15,530 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than CUNY Brooklyn College (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 380.9% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($44,671 vs. $9,290)
Brooklyn College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Brooklyn College .
- Brooklyn College has a higher acceptance rate (53.7%) than Gettysburg College (47.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $11,618 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($10,382 vs. $22,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($107 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/