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TU JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU McDaniel College| Goucher College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Goucher College | SU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goucher College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Goucher College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Goucher College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or SU?
- Goucher College is 45.1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Goucher College than Shenandoah University ($49,020.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Goucher College ($26,143 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 49.4% lower than costs at Goucher College ($11,230 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 49.9% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($35,187 vs. $23,467)
Goucher College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or SU? 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 SU and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Shenandoah University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $3,900 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/