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Overview |
Gettysburg College | SVC | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 26% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | SVC | ||
| 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 SVC based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 351 students)
Gettysburg College vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or SVC?
- Gettysburg College is 144.7% more expensive to attend than SVC for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.7% higher at Gettysburg College than Southern Vermont College ($61,760.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 35.7% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($11,000 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Southern Vermont College (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($43,239 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or Gettysburg College .
Gettysburg College vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or SVC? 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 SVC and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Southern Vermont College (85% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $22,300 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $38,600)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SVC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than SVC graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVC 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/