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Overview |
Goucher College | NC State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Goucher College | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $214 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Goucher College | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | NC State | ||
| 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or NC State?
- Goucher College is 650.1% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at Goucher College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($49,020.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Goucher College ($14,852 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 31.6% lower than costs at Goucher College ($12,748 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 283.3% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($35,187 vs. $9,181)
Goucher College vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than NC State (47.2%)
Goucher College vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or NC State? 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 NC State and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Goucher College (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $5,000 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $52,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $5,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($20,782 vs. $26,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($214 vs. $268)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/