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Overview |
Gallaudet University | BAC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 28% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | BAC | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or BAC?
- Belmont Abbey College is 12% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at BAC than Gallaudet University ($18,500.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than BAC ($13,787 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 27% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($11,658 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Gallaudet University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 176.8% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($25,648 vs. $9,266)
Gallaudet University vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 138 points higher than at Gallaudet University (883)
- Incoming BAC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gallaudet University (19)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Gallaudet University (3.3)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or BAC? 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 BAC and Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Gallaudet University is higher than Belmont Abbey College (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $10,459 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($16,541 vs. $27,000)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More Gallaudet University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/