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Randolph-Macon TU JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech| Goucher College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Goucher College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Goucher College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Roanoke College?
- Goucher College is 46.3% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Goucher College than Roanoke College ($49,020.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roanoke College than Goucher College ($29,169 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roanoke College are 9.2% lower than costs at Goucher College ($15,366 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 2.8% larger than aid received Goucher College ($36,176 vs. $35,187)
Goucher College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Goucher College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Roanoke College (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $51,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/