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Overview |
USD | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
USD | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $227 |
Diversity |
USD | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
USD | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 63% | ||
Campus |
USD | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 2,854 students)
USD vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Gettysburg College than University of San Diego ($61,760.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than USD ($33,882 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 13.9% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($14,930 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than University of San Diego (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 18.8% larger than aid received University of San Diego ($43,239 vs. $36,408)
USD vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or USD .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than University of San Diego (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $9,300 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $904 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,904)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($227 vs. $236)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/