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Overview |
Gettysburg College | CBU | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,934 students)
Gettysburg College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or CBU?
- Gettysburg College is 73.9% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at Gettysburg College than Christian Brothers University ($61,760.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Gettysburg College ($18,612 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 46.1% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($10,220 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 60.4% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($43,239 vs. $26,964)
Gettysburg College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Gettysburg College .
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or CBU? 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 CBU and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Christian Brothers University (85% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $10,300 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $50,600)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/