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Overview |
Goucher College | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 840/940 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $214 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Goucher College | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Goucher College is larger than than Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 656 students)
Goucher College vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Wilberforce University?
- Goucher College is 307.8% more expensive to attend than Wilberforce University for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.8% higher at Goucher College than Wilberforce University ($49,020.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than Goucher College ($14,070 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 139.7% lower than costs at Goucher College ($7,000 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College as Wilberforce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 275.1% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($35,187 vs. $9,380)
Goucher College vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Goucher College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
Goucher College vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Wilberforce University? 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 Wilberforce University and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Wilberforce University (70% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($20,750 vs. $26,000)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($214 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/