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Overview |
Gettysburg College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | MSOE | ||
| 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 MSOE based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,729 students)
Gettysburg College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or MSOE?
- Gettysburg College is 38.5% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Gettysburg College than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($61,760.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Gettysburg College ($25,661 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 19.5% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,494 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 35.8% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($43,239 vs. $31,850)
Gettysburg College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Gettysburg College .
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $8,000 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/