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Overview |
Georgetown | Goucher College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,392 | 1,500 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | #266 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | goucher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Goucher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,896 | $51,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,896 | $51,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,750 | $16,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,967 | $28,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,729 | $40,484 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Goucher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,485 | 3,520 | ||
| Admitted | 3,334 | 2,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.1% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 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 | 1390/1550 | 1080/1366 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Goucher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Goucher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $268 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Goucher College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Georgetown | Goucher College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Goucher College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (20,392 students vs. 1,500 students)
Georgetown vs. Goucher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Goucher College?
- Georgetown University is 27.2% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($64,896.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Georgetown than Goucher College ($64,896.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Georgetown ($28,749 vs. $37,967)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 18.6% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($16,650 vs. $19,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Georgetown University (99% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Goucher College ($46,729 vs. $40,484)
Georgetown vs. Goucher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Goucher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goucher College or Georgetown .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Georgetown (13.1%)
Georgetown vs. Goucher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Goucher College (94% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $66,700 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $52,200)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($160 vs. $268)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/