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Overview |
York | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | 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 | $6,670 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
York | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
York | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $227 |
Diversity |
York | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
York | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 63% | ||
Campus |
York | 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 York College is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 2,854 students)
York vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 791.2% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 315.1% higher at Gettysburg College than CUNY York College ($61,760.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Gettysburg College ($6,670 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 20% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($14,930 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Gettysburg College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 378.5% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($43,239 vs. $9,036)
York vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or York .
- York has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
York vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than CUNY York College (85% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $17,700 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $13,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($8,800 vs. $22,000)
- York graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($90 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/