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Overview |
Goucher College | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Goucher College | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Adelphi University?
- Goucher College is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Goucher College than Adelphi University ($49,020.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than Goucher College ($26,953 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 7.4% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($16,780 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Adelphi University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 22.1% larger than aid received Adelphi University ($35,187 vs. $28,826)
Goucher College vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Goucher College vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Adelphi University? 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 Adelphi University and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Adelphi University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $52,200)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adelphi University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/