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Overview |
Goucher College | HPU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 6,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $38,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $38,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,650 | $18,462 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,749 | $43,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,484 | $18,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Goucher College | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,520 | 15,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,566 | 12,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1366 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Goucher College | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $231 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Goucher College | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (6,052 students vs. 1,500 students)
Goucher College vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or HPU?
- Goucher College is 31.6% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($51,000.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Goucher College than High Point University ($51,000.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than HPU ($28,749 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 10.9% lower than costs at High Point University ($16,650 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than High Point University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 123.1% larger than aid received High Point University ($40,484 vs. $18,149)
Goucher College vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman HPU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Goucher College (72.9%)
Goucher College vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or HPU? 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 HPU and Goucher College.
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $10,200 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $3,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($22,421 vs. $26,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($231 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/