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Overview |
Goucher College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Goucher College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Goucher College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Goucher College is 593.4% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.8% higher at Goucher College than SUNY at Albany ($49,020.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Goucher College ($17,714 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 7.6% lower than costs at Goucher College ($15,598 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 206.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($35,187 vs. $11,485)
Goucher College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman University at Albany- SUNY students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
Goucher College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than SUNY at Albany (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $3,600 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $52,200)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $4,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($21,065 vs. $26,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/