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Overview |
Emory | Goucher College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 1,500 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #266 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | goucher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Goucher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $51,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $51,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $16,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $28,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $40,484 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 99% |
Admission |
Emory | Goucher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 3,520 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 2,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1080/1366 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Goucher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Goucher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emory | Goucher College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Emory | Goucher College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Goucher College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (15,046 students vs. 1,500 students)
Emory vs. Goucher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Goucher College?
- Emory University is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($59,920.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Emory than Goucher College ($59,920.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Goucher College ($27,986 vs. $28,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 13.9% lower than costs at Emory University ($16,650 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Emory University (99% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 25.6% larger than aid received Goucher College ($50,828 vs. $40,484)
Emory vs. Goucher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Goucher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goucher College or Emory .
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Emory (11.1%)
Emory vs. Goucher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Goucher College (90% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $29,300 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $52,200)
- Emory University students graduate with a $8,767 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($17,233 vs. $26,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($178 vs. $268)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/