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Overview |
Gettysburg College | VCU | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 83% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $240 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or VCU?
- Gettysburg College is 395.7% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at Gettysburg College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($61,760.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Gettysburg College ($21,294 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 21.6% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,279 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Virginia Commonwealth University (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 243.6% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($43,239 vs. $12,583)
Gettysburg College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Gettysburg College .
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or VCU? 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 VCU and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (85% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $13,400 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $47,500)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,250)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($227 vs. $240)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/