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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Goucher College | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | goucher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Goucher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $49,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $49,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $30,945 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $35,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Goucher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 2,946 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 2,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | 1113/1328 | ||
| 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 |
Kentucky Christian University | Goucher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Goucher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Goucher College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Goucher College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | Goucher College | ||
| 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
- Goucher College is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Goucher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Goucher College?
- Goucher College is 112.2% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.2% higher at Goucher College than Kentucky Christian University ($49,020.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than Goucher College ($22,682 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 86.9% lower than costs at Goucher College ($8,980 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University as Goucher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 144.4% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($35,187 vs. $14,398)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Goucher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or Goucher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goucher College or Kentucky Christian University .
- Accepted freshman Goucher College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Goucher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian University or Goucher College? 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 Goucher College and Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Kentucky Christian University (70% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $18,600 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/