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Overview |
Gettysburg College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,895 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,230 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,230 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,729 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,671 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 82% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,123 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 3,384 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1460 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $278 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 2,895 students)
Gettysburg College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or Pitt?
- Gettysburg College is 218.7% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Gettysburg College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($64,230.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Gettysburg College ($24,338 vs. $35,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 15.7% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($13,420 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 323.4% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($44,671 vs. $10,551)
Gettysburg College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Gettysburg College .
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Gettysburg College (47.5%)
Gettysburg College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (85% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $58,000)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,909)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($227 vs. $278)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/