Foxrac

I'm interested to studies in computer science, I just want make decision on both of them and I have difficult time to make final decision.

What's difference on between Gallaudet and NTID/RIT?

I already got accepted at Gallaudet but I need ask some questions to ensure on my choice, I do considered about NTID/RIT.

How much ACT score that NTID accept?

Does area that where NTID located offers bus service or public transportation? I know Gallaudet already offered alot because of in DC.

What's cons on between Gallaudet and NTID/RIT?

Is it true that some companies don't want hire anyone who graduate from Gallaudet? I need make claim if it's true and I do concern about in future.

I noticed NTID offers associate degree only in most majors, what's option if students at NTID want receive an bachelor degree?

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Frisky Feline

question to yourself,

what is your interest in taking courses for your major?
see what gallaudet offers course that match to your major or RIT, to see what RIT offers course that match to your major. That's how you can decide on going to which school.
thats all matter to you. Both of them do offer internships that can help you to decide what you like to be, based on the major.

good luck.

Chevy57

I think that you should take technical major at RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) instead of NTID. RIT is more technology and computer science majors than Gallaudet University. Gally is liberal arts majors. But Weather in Rochester is colder than DC and not much public transportation. Living costs in DC is expensive than Rochester. You must visit both of NTID/RIT and Gallaudent. You feel to decide one of them to take courses.

LakeTahoe

I have to agree with Chevy. I did visited both...didn't like Gally for some reason...I do like NTID/RIT. There is a bus lines at the campus/near campus but bus times are limit.So best is visit and see HOW you feel, and also talk to the staff at both campus. So that you can decide what you feel fit the most.

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Royale

It is fairly easy for me to answer this question. Gally is the world's liberal arts university for the Deaf. NTID/RIT is part of RIT that offers various technical programs and majors.

Congrats! Yes it is important for you to consider what the best opportunity is for you and your future.

I have no idea. Perhaps the NTID graduates can answer it.

I think you already know enough about the public transportation in D.C. As matters of facts, the D.C. subway is one of the world's best subway systems.

As Gally almuni, I have only a complaint about Gally and it is weather. I hate hot and humid weather. There is another concern that you might consider that the crime area around the campus but during my time, it was not a major problem for me. The best thing is to have a friend or two to accompany you when you all walk during night times.

No, it is not true. Some friends of mine have managed to get well-paid jobs at IBM, Microsoft and other Fortune 500 companies following their graduation with B.Sc in Computer Science or C.I.S.

You can pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at RIT although they offer AS programs. My good friend decided to go for BSc in same field when he felt AS degree was not enough for him.

Frisky Feline

I don't regret that i graduated from gallaudet. i would love to go back to Gallaudet for grad student if i have $$$.
Just check what gallaudet have undergradate majors to see if it interests you or not.
Undergraduate Majors & Minors - Gallaudet University

If you rather work with technologies thingy then its RIT.

Foxrac

My major is computer science, both of them offers it.

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Foxrac

Yup, it wasn't part if you planning to live on campus.

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Foxrac

Thanks for helpful advice.

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Foxrac

Yup, heat and humid are normal weather for southeast states and mid-Atlantic states, it does more worse when you are in east Texas or deep south, including Florida.

When you went to Gallaudet?

Nice, I don't need worry or concern about job in future and I don't believe in anyone who is heavily anti-Gally that cause my mind so twisted and have reconsider over again.

Oh really, if any deaf people who need pursue bachelor degree at RIT then they have pay RIT tuition instead of NTID?

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AlleyCat

At the time I attended RIT in the early 90's, all deaf students were able to pay NTID tuition even when attending RIT. That was a nice perk! Not sure if that still is true today, though. I'm with the others here - if you're looking at a computer science major, RIT is a very good school for that and is probably better known to employers in that field when looking for a job after graduation.

VamPyroX

That's right.

RIT has 7 places of residence:
- dorms (13 buildings)
- Colony Manor
- Perkins Green
- Racquet Club
- Riverknoll
- University Commons
- RIT Inn

Racquet Club is a bit further away from campus. RIT Inn is much further away from campus, but both have ongoing shuttle that come and go all day long. RIT also has their own bus service that goes through all residence areas all day long and goes through the academic side of campus all day long. So, transportation isn't really a problem... unless you live in a part of Rochester where you have to drive your own car far. Other than that, you'll be fine.

I've lived in the dorms the entire time I was at RIT. The only time I wasn't in the dorms was during the summer. I would live in an apartment on campus or off campus. I even lived in a couple houses. Either way, I never had transportation problems. I always found a roommate to live with during the summer.

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VamPyroX

Yep, it's still done today.

Deaf students who attend classes at RIT still pay NTID prices.

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Foxrac

What about shopping mall and errands like Cold Stone, Subway, McDonald's, etc?

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Tullyswimmer

I'm a hearing RIT student, but have a good number of D/deaf friends in NTID. To the best of my knowledge, the tuition is the same, because NTID is one of the colleges at RIT (in the same way that they have a "college" for engineering, science, etc.) Also, and I'm not sure how broad this is, or if it also applies to Gallaudet, but there is a program called "vocational rehab" that pays for a large portion of tuition and living expenses (if you live in the dorms) at RIT.

RIT is very close to Jefferson road, which has almost any store you could ever need to go to, and then some! The center of the commercial area is just about a mile from campus, so you could even walk or ride a bike if you wanted to.

Another note about the shuttle service for RIT: the shuttles for the RIT Inn and Colony manor tend to run late. I don't know about the one from racquet club. If you're living in one of those three places, it's probably not a bad idea to have your own car, if you can afford it.

Hope that helps,
Steve

Taurus

Since you mentioned that you want to study computer science.. do you know that you can transfer from NTID TO RIT. When you get A.A.S degree (not A.O.S) then you can transfer to RIT to get BA degree for only two years..not 4 years..


I hope you make best choice for your future..

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VamPyroX

There are some good places nearby. There's Buffalo Wild Wings, Marketplace Mall, CompUSA, Applebee's, China Buffet, an anime store, Old Country Buffet, Henrietta Hots, Denny's, McDonalds, Wendy's, IHOP, Krispy Kreme, Blockbuster Video, Wegmans, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Regal Henrietta 18, Friendly's, Toys-R-Us, etc.

Most of these places are within 4 miles of RIT. I've actually walked to almost all of these places.

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Even walking few miles through 5 months of horrid winter?

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Pinky

Foxrac, I agree with Chevy and other members. You're interesting into computer science. Then go to RIT instead Gally.

You want to look for shopping or fast food near to RIT campus. Can you go to google maps to find "Cold Stone Ice Cream". It's not that hard. If you don't like the winter. You have to cope with it.

Wish you have a good luck for your career! :-)

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Hi. I recently graduated from RIT with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. Now, I am going to graduate school at RIT again, but this time, for teaching.

If you want to major in Computer Science, I recommend you to go to NTID/RIT since they have one of the top technological programs in the United States. Gallaudet's good for liberal art majors, like Psychology.

RIT do have a bus service that lasts all day and most of the night time. RIT also provide an off-campus bus service; so if you need to go to the mall or Walmart, you can do that. It's called "The Green Line."

And for the dorms, there are many dorms and many on-campus apartments. There is a new apartment complex called ParkPoint, which is considered an on-campus apartment, but at the same time, it is considered an off-campus apartment because the management is a professional company. If you do check out ParkPoint, you will learn more about it. It can be confusing at first.

And for the food places, there are many places off-campus that you can go to. Most of the places are open late; so sometimes it's good to take a break from school and go off-campus to these places. Walmart is open 24 hours so if you forgot something and the school stores are closed, you can always go to Walmart. There are two diners that are open 24 hours as well; Denny's and Jay's Diner. They all are extremely close to RIT so driving isn't a problem. This year, Coldstone shares the place with Tim Horton's and it's 24 hours! So you can get ice cream anytime! =)

Yes, the winter may suck, but just think positively during the Winter. There are many clubs/organizations that runs throughout the years and if you become active in some of these clubs, it will help melt away the snow out of your mind.

For the tuition, if you do get into RIT, you still can pay the NTID tuition, which is a huge benefit. I don't want to try to convince you to go to NTID/RIT, but it is a bit cheaper than Gallaudet. So if you are tight on money, NTID/RIT may be better. I got accepted to RIT, not NTID, but I heard that they do accept the ACT score of 14 or more. It really depends on which program you want to enroll into. If you want to find out the ACT score for a specific program, I recommend you to contact the department of that program and ask.

And for admissions, they do have open houses in November, February and March. So you can just call NTID up and ask about their specific days, and then they will register you. You can visit with your parents for a day tour at NTID/RIT.

If you are a junior and will be a senior in the Fall, there is a special program for juniors to go to RIT for about five days to have a "preview" of college life. The program is called Explore Your Future. I went to that program to find out more information about RIT and general college life and I loved it. I met so many people who did go to RIT like me; some did choose Gallaudet, but I am still in contact with these people and overall, it was a great experience. RIT - NTID - Prospective Students - Explore Your Future (EYF) (The website for that program.)

Okay, I think I talked too much but if you have any more questions, please feel free to leave a comment here and I can reply to it. =)

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JaMafia

I agreed with Chevy that you should go both RIT and Gallaudet University before you make decision better than be sorry!!

Currently, I'm senior at Gallaudet University and major in accounting. From my experience, Gallaudet is great place for general majors and you can change any time with majors and have lot of options. When I was freshman, I decided to take CIS course and realized that program was tough for me and I decide to change my major in accounting and loved it. Some of my classmates continue with CIS courses and graduate in BS degree and got very good jobs with great pay! I don't know if NTID have great jobs placement but I know Gallaudet have excellent jobs placement for Deaf students to work with real world.

Gallaudet University have been change a lot with new programs in 2007 because of MSCHE requirement. Majors getting challenge and exciter than before.

The only difference I know about NTID and Gallaudet:

-NTID is under RIT with excellent technologies
-Gallaudet is only Deaf university in the world with general majors
-NTID/RIT is country area
-Gallaudet is right in big city
-NTID/RIT have both courses design for hearing and give accommodation for Deaf with interpreters.
-Gallaudet have courses specific for Deaf and hearing who know ASL (That the main reason I go to Gallaudet because of more accessible and easier communicate).

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