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Overview |
Goucher College | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Goucher College | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Springfield College?
- Goucher College is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Goucher College than Springfield College ($49,020.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Goucher College ($27,930 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 22.3% lower than costs at Goucher College ($13,720 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College as Springfield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 24% larger than aid received Springfield College ($35,187 vs. $28,376)
Goucher College vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Goucher College vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Springfield 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 Springfield College and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Springfield College (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/