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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 63% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Gallaudet University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($16,512.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than Gallaudet University ($25,854.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than Penn State Harrisburg ($13,787 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gallaudet University are 1.2% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($14,800 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than Penn State Harrisburg (95% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 188.8% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($25,648 vs. $8,882)
Gallaudet University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 160 points higher than at Gallaudet University (883)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gallaudet University (19)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Gallaudet University (3.3)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Gallaudet University (63% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($16,541 vs. $26,818)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($171 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/