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Overview |
Goucher College | CNU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,650 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,749 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,484 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 65% |
Admission |
Goucher College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,520 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 2,566 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1366 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Goucher College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 1,500 students)
Goucher College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or CNU?
- Goucher College is 409.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($51,000.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.4% higher at Goucher College than Christopher Newport University ($51,000.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Goucher College ($22,864 vs. $28,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 34.7% lower than costs at Goucher College ($12,360 vs. $16,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 342.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($40,484 vs. $9,141)
Goucher College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Goucher College (72.9%)
Goucher College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or CNU? 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 CNU and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Christopher Newport University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $5,100 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/