American University vs Gallaudet University

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
American University has more expensive tuition & fees ($56,543) than Gallaudet University ($19,658).
It is harder to admit to American University than Gallaudet University.
American University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,380) than Gallaudet University (820).
American University has higher submitted ACT score (31) than Gallaudet University (15).
American University has more students with 13,885 students while Gallaudet University has 1,322 students.
Gallaudet University has a lower number of students per faculty with 6 to 1 while American University's ratio is 11 to 1.
American University has more full-time faculties with 827 faculties while Gallaudet University has 197 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - American University and Gallaudet University.

American University	vs.	Gallaudet University
Washington, District of Columbia	Location	Washington, District of Columbia
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Doctoral / Research University
$56,543	2024 Tuition & Fees	$19,658
47%	% Receiving Financial Aid	91%
$30,338	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$22,625

47.00 %	Acceptance Rates	60.94 %
22.00 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	57.92 %
1,380	SAT Score	820
31	ACT Score	15
79 %	Graduation Rate	43 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	27 %
86 %	Retention Rate	73 %
13,885	Student Population	1,322
827	Number of Faculties	197
11 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	6 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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