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Overview |
Goucher College | Pacific | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $270 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Goucher College | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Pacific than Goucher College ($50,884.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Pacific ($30,945 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 16.5% lower than costs at Goucher College ($14,408 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 5.5% larger than aid received Pacific University ($35,187 vs. $33,340)
Goucher College vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Pacific University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $46,800)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,156)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/