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Overview |
Goucher College | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goucher College | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Goucher College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | St. Kate's | ||
| 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
- St Catherine University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or St. Kate's?
- Goucher College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Goucher College than St Catherine University ($49,020.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Goucher College ($19,976 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 69.5% lower than costs at Goucher College ($9,900 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College as St Catherine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Goucher College ($37,012 vs. $35,187)
Goucher College vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than St Catherine University (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $2,100 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $50,100)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/