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Overview |
Goucher College | Mason | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Goucher College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Mason | ||
| 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
- George Mason University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Mason?
- Goucher College is 400.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at Goucher College than George Mason University ($49,020.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Goucher College ($18,479 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 27.9% lower than costs at Goucher College ($13,120 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 227% larger than aid received George Mason University ($35,187 vs. $10,760)
Goucher College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Mason? 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 Mason and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than George Mason University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $52,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/