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Overview |
Medgar | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 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 |
Medgar | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Medgar | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Medgar | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $227 |
Diversity |
Medgar | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Medgar | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | 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 Medgar Evers College is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 2,854 students)
Medgar vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 791.2% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 315.1% higher at Gettysburg College than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($61,760.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Gettysburg College ($8,250 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 20% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($14,930 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Gettysburg College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 410.7% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($43,239 vs. $8,467)
Medgar vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Medgar vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (85% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $22,500 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $12,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($9,033 vs. $22,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($93 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/