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California College of the Arts Catholic University of America| Gallaudet University | University of the Southwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gallaudet University | USW | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Hobbs, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 1,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | usw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | USW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $17,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $17,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $20,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $8,365 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | USW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | - | ||
| Admitted | 225 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Gallaudet University | USW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | USW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $242 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | USW | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 26% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | USW | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | USW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gallaudet University is larger than than USW based on total student enrollment (1,322 students vs. 1,066 students)
Gallaudet University vs. USW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or USW?
- University of the Southwest is 3% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($17,000.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at USW than Gallaudet University ($17,000.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than USW ($13,787 vs. $20,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 66.1% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($8,910 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Southwest than Gallaudet University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 206.6% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($25,648 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or USW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USW or Gallaudet University .
- Accepted freshman Gallaudet University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at USW (2.63)
Gallaudet University vs. USW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or USW? 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 USW and Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Gallaudet University is higher than University of the Southwest (41% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from University of the Southwest earn on average $14,000 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $6,959 lower median federal student loan debt than USW graduates. ($16,541 vs. $23,500)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than USW graduates. ($171 vs. $242)
- More Gallaudet University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USW students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/