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Overview |
Goucher College | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Goucher College | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Goucher College | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or University of Akron?
- Goucher College is 385.5% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 272.2% higher at Goucher College than University of Akron Main Campus ($49,020.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Goucher College ($14,667 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 35.2% lower than costs at Goucher College ($12,410 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 312.8% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($35,187 vs. $8,525)
Goucher College vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (70% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $12,100 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/