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Overview |
Goucher College | Columbia | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 35,279 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #22 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $65,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $65,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,650 | $16,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,749 | $20,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,484 | $65,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 52% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,520 | 57,613 | ||
| Admitted | 2,566 | 2,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 4.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 63.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1366 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Goucher College | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (35,279 students vs. 1,500 students)
Goucher College vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Columbia?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($65,340.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Columbia than Goucher College ($65,340.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Goucher College ($20,869 vs. $28,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 0.9% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($16,650 vs. $16,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Columbia University in the City of New York (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 61% larger than aid received Goucher College ($65,173 vs. $40,484)
Goucher College vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Columbia (4.2%)
Goucher College vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Columbia? 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 Columbia and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Goucher College (93% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $55,400 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $52,200)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Columbia graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/