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Overview |
Gallaudet University | ECSU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #964 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 850/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Gallaudet University | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $270 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | ECSU | ||
| 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
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or ECSU?
- Gallaudet University is 1,551.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($16,512.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.2% higher at Gallaudet University than Elizabeth City State University ($16,512.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Gallaudet University ($4,120 vs. $13,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 69.6% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($8,727 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than Elizabeth City State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 188.9% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($25,648 vs. $8,877)
Gallaudet University vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at Gallaudet University (883) is 39 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Gallaudet University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Gallaudet University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Gallaudet University (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Gallaudet University earn on average $1,000 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $30,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $9,584 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($16,541 vs. $26,125)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($171 vs. $270)
- More Gallaudet University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/