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Overview |
Goucher College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 870/1060 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $229 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Goucher College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Fayetteville State University?
- Goucher College is 4,802% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 880.4% higher at Goucher College than Fayetteville State University ($49,020.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Goucher College ($6,355 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 77.8% lower than costs at Goucher College ($9,440 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 250.1% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($35,187 vs. $10,050)
Goucher College vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Goucher College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Fayetteville State University? 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 Fayetteville State University and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Fayetteville State University (70% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $19,700 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $3,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/