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Overview |
Goucher College | WCU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Goucher College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Goucher College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or WCU?
- Goucher College is 535.3% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.1% higher at Goucher College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($49,020.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Goucher College ($22,973 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 17.9% lower than costs at Goucher College ($14,228 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 546.5% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($35,187 vs. $5,443)
Goucher College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or WCU? 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 WCU and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $3,200 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/