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Overview |
Goucher College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Goucher College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Saint Joseph's 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Goucher College ($49,410.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Saint Joseph's University ($30,945 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 9.8% lower than costs at Goucher College ($15,285 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 18% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($35,187 vs. $29,822)
Goucher College vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Goucher College (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $52,200)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $2,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/