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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | 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 | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1350/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 63% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | 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
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 2,854 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 700.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 433.6% higher at Gettysburg College than PennWest Edinboro ($61,760.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 28% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($11,660 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than PennWest Edinboro (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($43,239 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or PennWest Edinboro .
PennWest Edinboro vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than PennWest Edinboro (85% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $23,200 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $37,700)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/