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Overview |
Goucher College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $267 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Goucher College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Goucher College is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 1,315 students)
Goucher College vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Kent State University at Salem?
- Goucher College is 604.1% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.1% higher at Goucher College than Kent State University at Salem ($49,020.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than Goucher College ($10,324 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 88.9% lower than costs at Goucher College ($8,882 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Kent State University at Salem (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 578.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($35,187 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Kent State University at Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Salem or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
Goucher College vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Kent State University at Salem? 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 Kent State University at Salem and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Kent State University at Salem (70% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $175 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($267 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/