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Overview |
Gallaudet University | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 910/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gallaudet University | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | OC Comets | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gallaudet University is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (1,322 students vs. 919 students)
Gallaudet University vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 91.8% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.8% higher at OC Comets than Gallaudet University ($31,664.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than OC Comets ($13,787 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 31.6% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($11,242 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Gallaudet University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Olivet College ($25,648 vs. $23,361)
Gallaudet University vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet College (931) is 48 points higher than at Gallaudet University (883)
- Incoming OC Comets students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Gallaudet University (19)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Gallaudet University (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $10,459 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($16,541 vs. $27,000)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More Gallaudet University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/