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Overview |
Goucher College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,650 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,749 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,484 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,520 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 2,566 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1366 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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 | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Goucher College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (9,494 students vs. 1,500 students)
Goucher College vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Seton Hall University?
- Goucher College is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($51,000.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Goucher College than Seton Hall University ($51,000.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Seton Hall University ($28,749 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 4.2% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($16,650 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Goucher College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 20.6% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($40,484 vs. $33,582)
Goucher College vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Seton Hall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hall University or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Goucher College (72.9%)
Goucher College vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Seton Hall 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 Seton Hall University and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Seton Hall University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $52,200)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/