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Overview |
Gettysburg College | VSU | ||
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,854 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gettysburg.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gettysburg College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,760 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,760 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,930 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,882 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,239 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Gettysburg College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,796 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 3,264 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Gettysburg College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gettysburg College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $305 |
Diversity |
Gettysburg College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Gettysburg College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Gettysburg College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 2,854 students)
Gettysburg College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gettysburg College or VSU?
- Gettysburg College is 1,014.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 273.4% higher at Gettysburg College than Virginia State University ($61,760.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Gettysburg College ($15,773 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 29.3% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($11,544 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Virginia State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 276.1% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($43,239 vs. $11,498)
Gettysburg College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gettysburg College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Gettysburg College .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Gettysburg College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gettysburg College or VSU? 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 VSU and Gettysburg College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Virginia State University (85% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $24,200 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $36,700)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $29,500)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($227 vs. $305)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/