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Overview |
Goshen College | JCU | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goshen College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1160/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Goshen College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $278 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Goshen College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 768 students)
Goshen College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 24.1% more expensive to attend than Goshen College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at JCU than Goshen College ($45,490.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than JCU ($19,267 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 18.9% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,100 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 6% larger than aid received Goshen College ($30,415 vs. $28,700)
Goshen College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 68 points higher than at Goshen College (1059)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Goshen College (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than JCU (82.4%)
Goshen College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen College or JCU? 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 JCU and Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than John Carroll University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $6,838 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($20,101 vs. $26,939)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($207 vs. $278)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/