| Gallaudet vs. American |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#74 in National Universities | Rankings* | #51 in National Universities |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$19,654 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$58,771 |
| cheaper$21,508 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$36,754 |
| Less$9,345 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$32,205 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower890 SAT 14 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,370 SAT 31 ACT |
| Tighter58.06% | Acceptance Rate | Easier61.96% |
| Favorable60.68% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.62% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,335 | Total Enrollment | Larger12,321 |
| Smaller875 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,476 |
| Smaller460 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,845 |
| Smaller245 | Online Student Population | Larger895 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 893) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 164 | Number of faculty | 1,662 |
| Lower$97,998 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$123,494 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.