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TU UMBC Maryland Mason Salisbury Mary Washington College Mount St. Mary's University Frostburg State University McDaniel College UD Clark University Muhlenberg College| Goucher College | St Mary's College of Maryland | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Goucher College | St. Mary's | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | St. Mary's City, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 1,520 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #143 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | smcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | St. Mary's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $12,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $28,192 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $14,146 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $20,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $10,265 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Goucher College | St. Mary's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 2,934 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 2,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 28/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1130/1370 | ||
| 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 | St. Mary's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | St. Mary's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,370 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $210 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | St. Mary's | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Goucher College | St. Mary's | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | St. Mary's | ||
| 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
- Goucher College is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 1,520 students)
Goucher College vs. St. Mary's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or St. Mary's?
- Goucher College is 304.6% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at Goucher College than St Mary's College of Maryland ($49,020.00 vs. $28,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Mary's College of Maryland than Goucher College ($20,714 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 18.6% lower than costs at Goucher College ($14,146 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than St Mary's College of Maryland (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 242.8% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($35,187 vs. $10,265)
Goucher College vs. St. Mary's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or St. Mary's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
Goucher College vs. St. Mary's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or St. Mary's? 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 St. Mary's and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Goucher College (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $700 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $5,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($20,370 vs. $26,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($210 vs. $268)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/