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Overview |
Goucher College | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $250 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Goucher College | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Hamline University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Hamline University?
- Goucher College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Goucher College than Hamline University ($49,020.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Goucher College ($23,021 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 49.6% lower than costs at Goucher College ($11,213 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 6.6% larger than aid received Hamline University ($35,187 vs. $33,013)
Goucher College vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Hamline 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 Hamline University and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Hamline University (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $52,200)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/