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Overview |
Gettysburg College | RU | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $237 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or RU?
- Gettysburg College is 657.2% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205% higher at Gettysburg College than Radford University ($61,760.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Gettysburg College ($17,105 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 41.3% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($10,567 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Gettysburg College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 344.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($43,239 vs. $9,733)
Gettysburg College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Gettysburg College .
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or RU? 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 RU and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Radford University (85% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $13,500 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $47,400)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/