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Overview |
Goucher College | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Goucher College | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Ohio University?
- Goucher College is 267.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.7% higher at Goucher College than Ohio University Main Campus ($49,020.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Goucher College ($20,207 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 36% lower than costs at Goucher College ($12,336 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 273.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($35,187 vs. $9,416)
Goucher College vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Ohio University? 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 University and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/