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Overview |
Goucher College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Goucher College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Arcadia?
- Goucher College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Goucher College than Arcadia University ($49,020.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Goucher College ($29,692 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 22.3% lower than costs at Goucher College ($13,720 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($35,187 vs. $30,934)
Goucher College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Goucher College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Arcadia University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $46,400)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/