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Overview |
WestConn | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 95% |
Admission |
WestConn | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 63% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,854 students)
WestConn vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 855.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219% higher at Gettysburg College than Western Connecticut State University ($61,760.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Gettysburg College ($15,862 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 2.5% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($14,568 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Western Connecticut State University (95% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 377.4% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($43,239 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or WestConn .
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
WestConn vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (85% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $13,500 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $47,400)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/