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Overview |
Staten Island | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Staten Island | 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 | 3.0 | - | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Staten Island | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $227 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Staten Island | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 2,854 students)
Staten Island vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 791.2% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 315.1% higher at Gettysburg College than CUNY College of Staten Island ($61,760.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Gettysburg College ($7,217 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 34.3% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($14,930 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Gettysburg College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 436.4% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($43,239 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Staten Island .
Staten Island vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island 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 Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $8,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($13,987 vs. $22,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($144 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/