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Overview |
Goucher College | Providence | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Goucher College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Providence?
- Providence College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Providence than Goucher College ($56,980.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Providence ($30,945 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 1.5% lower than costs at Goucher College ($16,540 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 13.6% larger than aid received Providence College ($35,187 vs. $30,971)
Goucher College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Providence (52.8%)
Goucher College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Providence? 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 Providence and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Goucher College (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $52,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/