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Overview |
Gallaudet University | VWC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 118.1% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.1% higher at VWC than Gallaudet University ($36,010.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than VWC ($13,787 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 33.7% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($11,070 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Gallaudet University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 7.5% larger than aid received Gallaudet University ($27,568 vs. $25,648)
Gallaudet University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Wesleyan College (982) is 99 points higher than at Gallaudet University (883)
- Incoming VWC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gallaudet University (19)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Gallaudet University (3.3)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or VWC? 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 VWC and Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than Gallaudet University (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $10,459 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($16,541 vs. $27,000)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/