Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Cornell College IWU Knox College Grace College and Theological Seminary Albion College Carroll University IU South Bend Carthage Manchester University Marian University| Goshen College | Ripon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Goshen College | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | ripon.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Goshen College | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $49,300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goshen College | Ripon College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Goshen College | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $289 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | Ripon College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Goshen College | Ripon College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | Ripon College | ||
| 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
- Goshen College is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (768 students vs. 766 students)
Goshen College vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 34.5% more expensive to attend than Goshen College for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Ripon College than Goshen College ($49,300.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than Ripon College ($19,267 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 17% lower than costs at Goshen College ($9,490 vs. $11,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 35.3% larger than aid received Goshen College ($38,826 vs. $28,700)
Goshen College vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 46 points higher than at Goshen College (1059)
- Incoming Goshen College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ripon College (24)
- Accepted freshman Goshen College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Ripon College (81.3%)
Goshen College vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen College or Ripon College? 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 Ripon College and Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Ripon College (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $7,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($20,101 vs. $28,000)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($207 vs. $289)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ripon College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/