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Overview |
Gallaudet University | VSU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gallaudet University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $305 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or VSU?
- Gallaudet University is 198.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($16,512.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at VSU than Gallaudet University ($16,542.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than VSU ($13,787 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 28.2% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($11,544 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than Virginia State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 123.1% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($25,648 vs. $11,498)
Gallaudet University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at Gallaudet University (883) is 26 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Gallaudet University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Gallaudet University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or VSU? 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 VSU and Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Gallaudet University is higher than Virginia State University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $12,959 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($16,541 vs. $29,500)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($171 vs. $305)
- More Gallaudet University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/