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F&M Dickinson College URI Union College SHU Roger Williams University Muhlenberg College Marist College Lafayette College Bucknell Holy Cross Fairfield University| Gettysburg College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gettysburg College | RIC | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 62% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $219 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or RIC?
- Gettysburg College is 551.4% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.9% higher at Gettysburg College than Rhode Island College ($61,760.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Gettysburg College ($11,014 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 11.3% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($13,414 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Rhode Island College (95% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 473.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($43,239 vs. $7,537)
Gettysburg College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Gettysburg College .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or RIC? 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 RIC and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Rhode Island College (85% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $18,900 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $22,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($219 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/