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Overview |
SNU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Bethany, OK | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snu.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
SNU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,900 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,098 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,948 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
SNU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SNU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SNU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $227 |
Diversity |
SNU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
SNU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 63% | ||
Campus |
SNU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than SNU based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,507 students)
SNU vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SNU or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 128.7% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.7% higher at Gettysburg College than Southern Nazarene University ($61,760.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than Gettysburg College ($22,098 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 89% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($7,900 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Gettysburg College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 116.8% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($43,239 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, SNU or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or SNU .
SNU vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SNU 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 SNU.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Southern Nazarene University (85% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $8,100 more per year than SNU graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $52,800)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,000)
- SNU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($193 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/