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Overview |
Gallaudet University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gallaudet University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $240 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 10% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or WVSU?
- Gallaudet University is 103.3% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($16,512.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Gallaudet University than West Virginia State University ($16,512.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Gallaudet University ($11,684 vs. $13,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 21.2% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($12,214 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than West Virginia State University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 170.5% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($25,648 vs. $9,482)
Gallaudet University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 44 points higher than at Gallaudet University (883)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Gallaudet University (19)
- Accepted freshman Gallaudet University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Gallaudet University is higher than West Virginia State University (41% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $6,709 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($16,541 vs. $23,250)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($171 vs. $240)
- More Gallaudet University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/