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LHU Temple California College of the Arts Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Catholic University of America| Gallaudet University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 69% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $222 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Penn College?
- Gallaudet University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($16,512.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Penn College than Gallaudet University ($23,190.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than Penn College ($13,787 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 22% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($12,130 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 253.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($25,648 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Gallaudet University .
- Accepted freshman Gallaudet University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Gallaudet University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or Penn 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 Penn College and Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Gallaudet University (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $12,700 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $4,959 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($16,541 vs. $21,500)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($171 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/