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Overview |
Gettysburg College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 44% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $277 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or Penn State?
- Gettysburg College is 236.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at Gettysburg College than Penn State Main Campus ($61,760.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Gettysburg College ($26,747 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 17.2% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,744 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Penn State Main Campus (95% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 329.6% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($43,239 vs. $10,066)
Gettysburg College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Gettysburg College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Gettysburg College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Gettysburg College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $55,300)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,818)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($227 vs. $277)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/