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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 44% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $277 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at Penn State than Gallaudet University ($35,946.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than Penn State ($13,787 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 16.1% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($12,744 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than Penn State Main Campus (95% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 154.8% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($25,648 vs. $10,066)
Gallaudet University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 319 points higher than at Gallaudet University (883)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Gallaudet University (19)
- Gallaudet University has a higher acceptance rate (59.2%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Gallaudet University (87% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $23,600 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $10,277 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($16,541 vs. $26,818)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($171 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/