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Overview |
Goucher College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Goucher College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Goucher College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $234 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Goucher College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Goucher College is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 1,337 students)
Goucher College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Goucher College is 44.4% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Goucher College than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($49,020.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Goucher College ($18,701 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 36.8% lower than costs at Goucher College ($12,264 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 23.9% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($35,187 vs. $28,392)
Goucher College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Goucher College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Goucher College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (70% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $9,000 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($22,718 vs. $26,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/