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Overview |
Georgetown College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1350/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | 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
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 52.1% more expensive to attend than Georgetown College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Gettysburg College than Georgetown College ($61,760.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Gettysburg College ($15,152 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 33.2% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($11,210 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 7.3% larger than aid received Georgetown College ($43,239 vs. $40,308)
Georgetown College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Georgetown College .
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (71.5%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Georgetown College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Georgetown College (85% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $14,600 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $46,300)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/