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Overview |
Goucher College | Xavier | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Goucher College | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Xavier?
- Goucher College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Goucher College than Xavier University ($49,020.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Xavier ($30,945 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 21.4% lower than costs at Goucher College ($13,820 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 26.1% larger than aid received Xavier University ($35,187 vs. $27,897)
Goucher College vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Goucher College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $52,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/