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Overview |
Gettysburg College | UArts | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 20.9% | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | UArts | ||
| 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
- Gettysburg College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,313 students)
Gettysburg College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or UArts?
- Gettysburg College is 21.2% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Gettysburg College than The University of the Arts ($61,760.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than UArts ($33,882 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 20.2% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,930 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 69.8% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($43,239 vs. $25,460)
Gettysburg College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Gettysburg College .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or UArts? 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 UArts and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than The University of the Arts (85% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $26,400 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $34,500)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/