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Overview |
Goucher College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Goucher College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Bucknell than Goucher College ($61,408.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Bucknell ($30,945 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 9.3% lower than costs at Goucher College ($15,358 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Goucher College ($37,775 vs. $35,187)
Goucher College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Goucher College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Goucher College (91% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $24,100 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $52,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/