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Overview |
Goucher College | UMES | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goucher College | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 16/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 840/1010 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Goucher College | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Goucher College | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | UMES | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or UMES?
- Goucher College is 769.6% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.7% higher at Goucher College than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($49,020.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Goucher College ($12,020 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 57.8% lower than costs at Goucher College ($10,636 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College as University of Maryland Eastern Shore (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 177% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($35,187 vs. $12,705)
Goucher College vs. UMES Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Goucher College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at UMES (3.07)
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or UMES? 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 UMES and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (70% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $11,800 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $40,400)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/