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Overview |
Goucher College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $46,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $46,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,650 | $13,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,749 | $24,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,484 | $35,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,520 | 5,474 | ||
| Admitted | 2,566 | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 46.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1366 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Goucher College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Goucher College is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,500 students vs. 1,136 students)
Goucher College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Austin College?
- Goucher College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($51,000.00 vs. $46,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Goucher College than Austin College ($51,000.00 vs. $46,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Goucher College ($24,777 vs. $28,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 23.4% lower than costs at Goucher College ($13,495 vs. $16,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Goucher College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 15.6% larger than aid received Austin College ($40,484 vs. $35,022)
Goucher College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Austin College (46.7%)
Goucher College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Austin 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 Austin College and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Goucher College (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $52,200)
- Austin College and Goucher College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Austin College and Goucher College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/