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Overview |
Goucher College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #233 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $58,185 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $58,185 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,650 | $12,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,749 | $26,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,484 | $45,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,520 | 3,656 | ||
| Admitted | 2,566 | 2,787 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1366 | 1188/1373 | ||
| 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 | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Goucher College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| 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
- Goucher College is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,500 students vs. 1,196 students)
Goucher College vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Kalamazoo College than Goucher College ($58,185.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Goucher College ($26,050 vs. $28,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 37.8% lower than costs at Goucher College ($12,084 vs. $16,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Kalamazoo College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 11.5% larger than aid received Goucher College ($45,123 vs. $40,484)
Goucher College vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Goucher College (72.9%)
Goucher College vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Kalamazoo College? 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 Kalamazoo College and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Goucher College (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $52,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $450 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,450)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/