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Gettysburg vs. Penn State

Both Gettysburg College and The Pennsylvania State University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Gettysburg College and The Pennsylvania State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Gettysburg's tuition ($66,640) is more expensive than Penn State ($25,574).
  • Gettysburg's acceptance rate (38.90%) is lower than Gettysburg (38.90%).
  • Gettysburg has higher yield (15.61%) than Gettysburg (15.61%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,370.
  • Gettysburg's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Penn State (15 to 1).
  • Penn State (88,914 students) is larger than Gettysburg (2,812 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Gettysburg ($46,929) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State ($9,887).
  • Gettysburg's graduation rate (83%) is higher than Penn State (72%).
Gettysburg College

Gettysburg College

Private, 4 years • Gettysburg, PA #62 Liberal Arts Colleges, #26 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$66,640
Financial Aid
$46,929
Test Scores
1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
38.90% Acceptance Rate
15.61% Yield
Enrollment
2,104 Undergraduate
708 Graduate
708 Online Students
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
211 Faculties (full-time)
705 Staffs (full-time)
$93,896 Faculty Salary
$63,408 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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The Pennsylvania State University

The Pennsylvania State University

Public, 4 years • University Park, PA more rivals
Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$15,890 In-State
$25,574 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,887
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
73,476 Undergraduate
15,438 Graduate
15,680 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,994 Faculties (full-time)
14,044 Staffs (full-time)
$100,993 Faculty Salary
$68,729 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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