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Overview |
Gettysburg College | CityU | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 2,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | cityu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | CityU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $16,973 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $16,973 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | CityU | ||
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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 | CityU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | CityU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $255 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | CityU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | CityU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | CityU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than CityU based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,095 students)
Gettysburg College vs. CityU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or CityU?
- Gettysburg College is 263.9% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.9% higher at Gettysburg College than City University of Seattle ($61,760.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 47.5% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($10,125 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than City University of Seattle (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($43,239 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or CityU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CityU or Gettysburg College .
Gettysburg College vs. CityU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or CityU? 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 CityU and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than City University of Seattle (85% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $8,400 more per year than CityU graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $52,500)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $2,666 lower median federal student loan debt than CityU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,666)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CityU graduates. ($227 vs. $255)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU 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/