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Overview |
Goucher College | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 5,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | loyola.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $55,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $55,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,650 | $18,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,749 | $31,857 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,484 | $39,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,520 | 10,162 | ||
| Admitted | 2,566 | 7,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1366 | 1180/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $76,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Goucher College | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| 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
- Loyola University Maryland is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (5,107 students vs. 1,500 students)
Goucher College vs. Loyola University Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Loyola University Maryland?
- Loyola University Maryland is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($55,480.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Loyola University Maryland than Goucher College ($55,480.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Loyola University Maryland ($28,749 vs. $31,857)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 9.5% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($16,650 vs. $18,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College as Loyola University Maryland (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 1.8% larger than aid received Loyola University Maryland ($40,484 vs. $39,773)
Goucher College vs. Loyola University Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Loyola University Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loyola University Maryland or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University Maryland students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Goucher College (72.9%)
Goucher College vs. Loyola University Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Loyola University Maryland? 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 Loyola University Maryland and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Goucher College (83% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $24,400 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $52,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/