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Overview |
Goucher College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Goucher College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Otterbein 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Otterbein University?
- Goucher College is 44.9% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Goucher College than Otterbein University ($49,020.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Goucher College ($22,661 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 40% lower than costs at Goucher College ($11,988 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 46.2% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($35,187 vs. $24,060)
Goucher College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Otterbein University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $44,800)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/