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Overview |
Goucher College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Goucher College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Goucher College is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 1,607 students)
Goucher College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Goucher College ($60,350.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($30,945 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 0.8% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,780 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 26% larger than aid received Goucher College ($44,331 vs. $35,187)
Goucher College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Goucher College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Goucher College (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $8,000 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $52,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/