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Overview |
Goucher College | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 2,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #155 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $63,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $63,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,650 | $18,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,749 | $50,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,484 | $33,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,520 | 11,039 | ||
| Admitted | 2,566 | 3,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 33% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1366 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Goucher College | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (2,976 students vs. 1,500 students)
Goucher College vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Oberlin than Goucher College ($63,700.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Oberlin ($28,749 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 13.8% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($16,650 vs. $18,942)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College as Oberlin College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 20% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($40,484 vs. $33,746)
Goucher College vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Oberlin (33%)
Goucher College vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Goucher College (88% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $43,900)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,579)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/