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Overview |
Gettysburg College | LRC | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,068 students)
Gettysburg College vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or LRC?
- Gettysburg College is 97.1% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.1% higher at Gettysburg College than La Roche College ($61,760.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than Gettysburg College ($24,233 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 15.9% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,886 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than La Roche College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 106.4% larger than aid received La Roche College ($43,239 vs. $20,948)
Gettysburg College vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Gettysburg College .
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or LRC? 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 LRC and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than La Roche College (85% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $16,600 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $44,300)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/