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Overview |
Gallaudet University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $211 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 90.2% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.2% higher at University of Charleston than Gallaudet University ($31,400.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than University of Charleston ($13,787 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 45.1% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($10,200 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Gallaudet University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 14.4% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($25,648 vs. $22,422)
Gallaudet University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 111 points higher than at Gallaudet University (883)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gallaudet University (19)
- Accepted freshman Gallaudet University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Gallaudet University (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $13,500 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $3,959 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Charleston graduates. ($16,541 vs. $20,500)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than University of Charleston graduates. ($171 vs. $211)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/