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Overview |
Goucher College | BC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 15,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | bc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $66,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $66,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,650 | $18,475 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,749 | $32,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,484 | $51,099 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 43% |
Admission |
Goucher College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,520 | 36,069 | ||
| Admitted | 2,566 | 5,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 41.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1366 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $90,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $196 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Goucher College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 1,500 students)
Goucher College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or BC?
- Boston College is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at BC than Goucher College ($66,410.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than BC ($28,749 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 11% lower than costs at Boston College ($16,650 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Boston College (99% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 26.2% larger than aid received Goucher College ($51,099 vs. $40,484)
Goucher College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than BC (15.7%)
Goucher College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or BC? 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 BC and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Goucher College (91% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $38,700 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $52,200)
- Boston College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- BC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/