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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Tougaloo, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 677 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | tougaloo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $10,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $13,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $9,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 1,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 49.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 790/1090 | ||
| 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 | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $35,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $361 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | Tougaloo College | ||
| 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 Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (1,322 students vs. 677 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Tougaloo College?
- Gallaudet University is 59% more expensive to attend than Tougaloo College for in-state tuition ($16,512.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Gallaudet University than Tougaloo College ($16,512.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tougaloo College than Gallaudet University ($13,718 vs. $13,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 131.2% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($6,400 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than Tougaloo College (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 173.2% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($25,648 vs. $9,387)
Gallaudet University vs. Tougaloo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at Gallaudet University (883) is 39 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming Gallaudet University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman Gallaudet University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- Gallaudet University has a higher acceptance rate (59.2%) than Tougaloo College (49.3%)
Gallaudet University vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or Tougaloo College? 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 Tougaloo College and Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Gallaudet University (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Gallaudet University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $29,600)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $18,463 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($16,541 vs. $35,004)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $190 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($171 vs. $361)
- More Gallaudet University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tougaloo College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/