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Overview |
Goucher College | JCU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goucher College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Goucher College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Goucher College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or JCU?
- Goucher College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Goucher College than John Carroll University ($49,020.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Goucher College ($30,496 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 27.1% lower than costs at Goucher College ($13,200 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 15.7% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($35,187 vs. $30,415)
Goucher College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or JCU? 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 JCU and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Goucher College (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $52,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,939)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/