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Overview |
Goucher College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Goucher College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Susquahanna than Goucher College ($54,440.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Goucher College ($28,605 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 12.2% lower than costs at Goucher College ($14,960 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Goucher College ($40,914 vs. $35,187)
Goucher College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Goucher College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Goucher College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $52,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/