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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Goucher College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Goucher College | JMU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Goucher College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Goucher College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or JMU?
- Goucher College is 537.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.1% higher at Goucher College than James Madison University ($49,020.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Goucher College ($18,274 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 39.4% lower than costs at Goucher College ($12,040 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 249% larger than aid received James Madison University ($35,187 vs. $10,081)
Goucher College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than JMU (78.3%)
Goucher College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or JMU? 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 JMU and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Goucher College (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $52,200)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/