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Overview |
Goucher College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Goucher College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| 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
- Goucher College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 1,399 students)
Goucher College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Saint Michael's College?
- Goucher College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Goucher College than Saint Michael's College ($49,020.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Goucher College ($27,700 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 11.9% lower than costs at Goucher College ($14,995 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 5.6% larger than aid received Goucher College ($37,162 vs. $35,187)
Goucher College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Goucher College (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $400 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $52,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/