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Overview |
Goucher College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Goucher College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Syracuse than Goucher College ($58,440.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Syracuse ($30,945 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 2.3% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,780 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 1.3% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($35,187 vs. $34,737)
Goucher College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Goucher College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Goucher College (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $52,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/