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Overview |
UNCSA | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 95% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UNCSA | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 850.6% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.3% higher at Gettysburg College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($61,760.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Gettysburg College ($11,251 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 15.7% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,902 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 297.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($43,239 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or UNCSA .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $21,800 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $39,100)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA 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/