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Overview |
Gettysburg College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 80% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $274 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 172 students)
Gettysburg College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or PAFA?
- Gettysburg College is 52.5% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at Gettysburg College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($61,760.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than PAFA ($33,882 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 17.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($14,930 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 168.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($43,239 vs. $16,087)
Gettysburg College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Gettysburg College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (85% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $38,900 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $22,000)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,500)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($227 vs. $274)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/