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Overview |
Gallaudet University | RU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $237 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or RU?
- Gallaudet University is 102.5% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($16,512.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at RU than Gallaudet University ($20,246.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than RU ($13,787 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 40.1% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($10,567 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Gallaudet University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 163.5% larger than aid received Radford University ($25,648 vs. $9,733)
Gallaudet University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Gallaudet University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Gallaudet University (3.3)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or RU? 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 RU and Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Gallaudet University (56% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $6,459 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($16,541 vs. $23,000)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($171 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/