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Gettysburg, PA · Bethlehem, PA
| Gettysburg College | Moravian University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $31,490/yr | $30,670/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,625/yr | $24,609/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,999 | $26,793 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,184/yr | $28,271/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,261/yr | $26,390/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $28,822/yr | $30,595/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $44,863/yr | $34,834/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $284/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,110/yr | $17,222/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,110/yr | $10,026/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,700/yr | $5,358/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $81,960/yr | $65,601/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $66,640/yr | $53,500/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $66,640/yr | $53,500/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 32% |
| Students taking federal loans | 48% | 75% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 39% | 54% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1270–1460 | 1070–1285 |
| SAT average | 1379 | 1183 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 29–32 | 24–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 28–34 · Math 26–29 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,123 | 5,115 |
| Students accepted | 3,384 | 2,762 |
| Students who enrolled | 604 | 515 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 19% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 34% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 7% | 1% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 83% | 72% |
| Freshmen who come back | 91% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $71,517/yr | $61,860/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $49,726–$104,062 | $44,318–$87,384 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 82% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 84% | 75% |
| Black students graduating | 66% | 20% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 86% | 65% |
| Asian students graduating | 74% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $57,274/yr | $53,471/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 85% | 84% |
| Graduate on time | 75% | 67% |
| Pell students who graduate | 80% | 63% |
| First-gen students who finish | 80% | 67% |
| Low-income students who finish | No data reported | 56% |
| Students who transfer out | 15% | 20% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $66,428/yr | $56,840/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 21% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 15% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% | Health Professions 37% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 21% of degrees | Health Professions — 37% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | History — 9% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer Science — $74,642/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $118,958/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 22% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,099 | 1,949 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 708 | 753 |
| Average professor pay | $10,433/mo | $8,295/mo |
| Full-time professors | 81% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $107,338 | $71,944 |
| Setting | Town (fringe) | City (small) |
| Location | Gettysburg, PA | Bethlehem, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1832 | 1742 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 14% | 0.7% |
| Men | 51% | 39% |
| Women | 49% | 61% |
| White students | 62% | 65% |
| Black students | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 18% |
| Asian students | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2.7% |
| Other / not reported | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 14% | 29% |
| Part-time students | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.2% | 8.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $15,097/yr | $14,586/yr |
| Endowment | $425.4M | $167.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,263 | 1,227 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,330/yr | $8,650/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,200/yr | $6,701/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Moravian Church |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 605 | 523 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $7.8M | $4.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.8M | $5.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $149,998 | $90,261 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.