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Overview |
Goucher College | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Goucher College | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Ohio State?
- Goucher College is 325.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Goucher College than Ohio State University ($49,020.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Goucher College ($19,582 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 19.8% lower than costs at Goucher College ($14,006 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 220.1% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($35,187 vs. $10,993)
Goucher College vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Goucher College vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Ohio 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 Ohio State and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Goucher College (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/