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Overview |
Goucher College | Duke | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 17,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #3 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | duke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Duke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $63,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $63,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,650 | $17,458 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,749 | $23,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,484 | $59,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 41% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Duke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,520 | 46,365 | ||
| Admitted | 2,566 | 3,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 55.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1366 | 1510/1570 | ||
| 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 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Duke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Duke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $108,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $77 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Duke | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Goucher College | Duke | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Duke | ||
| 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
- Duke University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (17,112 students vs. 1,500 students)
Goucher College vs. Duke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Duke?
- Duke University is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($63,450.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Duke than Goucher College ($63,450.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than Goucher College ($23,422 vs. $28,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 4.9% lower than costs at Duke University ($16,650 vs. $17,458)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Duke University (99% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 46.5% larger than aid received Goucher College ($59,327 vs. $40,484)
Goucher College vs. Duke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Duke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duke or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Duke (6.8%)
Goucher College vs. Duke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Duke? 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 Duke and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than Goucher College (94% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $56,700 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $52,200)
- Duke University students graduate with a $18,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $26,000)
- Duke graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($77 vs. $268)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/