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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Goucher College | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | goucher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Goucher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $49,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $49,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $30,945 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $35,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Goucher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 2,946 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 2,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Goucher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Goucher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Goucher College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 4% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Goucher College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | Goucher College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Goucher College is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Goucher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Goucher College?
- Goucher College is 109.5% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.5% higher at Goucher College than Washington Adventist University ($49,020.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Goucher College ($17,088 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 60.7% lower than costs at Goucher College ($10,440 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University as Goucher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 126.5% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($35,187 vs. $15,534)
Washington Adventist University vs. Goucher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or Goucher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goucher College or Washington Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Washington Adventist University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Goucher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Washington Adventist University (70% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Washington Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $47,900)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $39 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,039)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist 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/