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Overview |
Asbury University | Goucher College | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | goucher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Goucher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $49,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $49,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $30,945 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $35,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Goucher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 2,946 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 2,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1113/1328 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Asbury University | Goucher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Goucher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Goucher College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Asbury University | Goucher College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Asbury 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 Asbury University based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Goucher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Goucher College?
- Goucher College is 50.5% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Goucher College than Asbury University ($49,020.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Goucher College ($21,506 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 94.3% lower than costs at Goucher College ($8,636 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Goucher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 41.4% larger than aid received Asbury University ($35,187 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. Goucher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Goucher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goucher College or Asbury University .
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Asbury University vs. Goucher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury 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 Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Goucher College (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($25,943 vs. $26,000)
- Goucher College and Asbury University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University 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/