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Overview |
Gettysburg College | CUW | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $247 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or CUW?
- Gettysburg College is 88.5% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at Gettysburg College than Concordia University Wisconsin ($61,760.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Gettysburg College ($24,485 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 22.8% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,160 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Gettysburg College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 84.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($43,239 vs. $23,477)
Gettysburg College vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Gettysburg College .
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or CUW? 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 CUW and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $14,800 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $46,100)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $1,925 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,925)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($227 vs. $247)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/