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California College of the Arts Monroe College-Main Campus Catholic University of America| Gallaudet University | Plaza College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,016 | $14,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,016 | $14,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,892 | $8,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,025 | $17,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,446 | $7,253 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 91% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 425 | 1,410 | ||
| Admitted | 259 | 423 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.5% | 55.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/933 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Gallaudet University | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $143 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 12% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 96% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gallaudet University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (1,364 students vs. 846 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Plaza College?
- Gallaudet University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($17,016.00 vs. $14,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Gallaudet University than Plaza College ($17,016.00 vs. $14,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than Plaza College ($15,025 vs. $17,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 70.2% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($8,750 vs. $14,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plaza College than Gallaudet University (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 237% larger than aid received Plaza College ($24,446 vs. $7,253)
Gallaudet University vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Gallaudet University .
- Gallaudet University has a higher acceptance rate (60.9%) than Plaza College (30%)
Gallaudet University vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Gallaudet University.
- Graduates from Gallaudet University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $2,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Gallaudet University graduates. ($13,915 vs. $16,541)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Gallaudet University graduates. ($143 vs. $171)
- More Gallaudet University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/