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Overview |
Goucher College | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goucher College | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $117 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Goucher College | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or City College of New York?
- Goucher College is 607.4% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.4% higher at Goucher College than CUNY City College ($49,020.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Goucher College ($5,181 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 1.8% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($16,780 vs. $17,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College as CUNY City College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 258.2% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($35,187 vs. $9,822)
Goucher College vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Goucher College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
Goucher College vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than CUNY City College (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $2,400 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $14,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($11,400 vs. $26,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($117 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/