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Overview |
Plaza College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 95% |
Admission |
Plaza College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Plaza College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $227 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Plaza College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 375.1% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 375.1% higher at Gettysburg College than Plaza College ($61,760.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Gettysburg College ($17,178 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 113.3% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($7,000 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Plaza College (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 533.8% larger than aid received Plaza College ($43,239 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Plaza College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza College or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and Plaza College.
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $33,600 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $8,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($13,915 vs. $22,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($143 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/