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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Goucher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Goucher College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | goucher.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Goucher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $49,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $49,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $30,945 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $35,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Goucher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 2,946 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Goucher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Goucher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Goucher College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
George Washington | Goucher College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 50% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Goucher College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,727 students)
George Washington vs. Goucher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Goucher College?
- George Washington University is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at George Washington than Goucher College ($62,110.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than George Washington ($30,945 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 6.7% lower than costs at Goucher College ($15,720 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Goucher College ($35,257 vs. $35,187)
George Washington vs. Goucher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Goucher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goucher College or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Goucher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Goucher College (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $28,300 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $52,200)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/