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Overview |
Gettysburg College | UWest | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 80% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| 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 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | N/A |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | UWest | ||
| 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 UWest based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 164 students)
Gettysburg College vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or UWest?
- Gettysburg College is 378.3% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 378.3% higher at Gettysburg College than University of the West ($61,760.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than Gettysburg College ($19,028 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 54.6% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($9,656 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than University of the West (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 427.9% larger than aid received University of the West ($43,239 vs. $8,190)
Gettysburg College vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or Gettysburg College .
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or UWest? 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 UWest and Gettysburg College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/