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Overview |
Gettysburg College | ABC | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 84% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| 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 |
Gettysburg College | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | ABC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 ABC based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 218 students)
Gettysburg College vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or ABC?
- Gettysburg College is 297.4% more expensive to attend than ABC for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 297.4% higher at Gettysburg College than Arlington Baptist College ($61,760.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arlington Baptist College than Gettysburg College ($19,990 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 79.7% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($8,310 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Arlington Baptist College (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 555.8% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($43,239 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or Gettysburg College .
Gettysburg College vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or ABC? 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 ABC and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Arlington Baptist College (85% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $24,000 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $36,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,001 lower median federal student loan debt than ABC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,001)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than ABC graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/