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Overview |
Goshen College | SAU | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Goshen College | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $248 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Goshen College | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 768 students)
Goshen College vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or SAU?
- Goshen College is 18.2% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($36,660.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Goshen College than Spring Arbor University ($36,660.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than SAU ($19,267 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 4.2% lower than costs at Goshen College ($10,652 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 38.8% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($28,700 vs. $20,677)
Goshen College vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 14 points higher than at Goshen College (1059)
- Incoming Goshen College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than SAU (47.3%)
Goshen College vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen College or SAU? 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 SAU and Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Spring Arbor University (73% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $3,942 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($20,101 vs. $24,043)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($207 vs. $248)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/