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Overview |
Whittier College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 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 |
Whittier College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $227 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Whittier College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,192 students)
Whittier College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Whittier College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $48,924.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Gettysburg College than Whittier College ($61,760.00 vs. $48,924.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whittier College than Gettysburg College ($28,368 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 4.6% lower than costs at Whittier College ($14,930 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 24.9% larger than aid received Whittier College ($43,239 vs. $34,623)
Whittier College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Whittier College .
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Whittier College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier 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 Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Whittier College (85% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Whittier College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $47,400)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,500)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($227 vs. $263)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/