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Overview |
Goucher College | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
Goucher College | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Goucher College | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | TCNJ | ||
| 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or TCNJ?
- Goucher College is 246.7% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at Goucher College than The College of New Jersey ($49,020.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than Goucher College ($22,273 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 18.6% lower than costs at Goucher College ($14,144 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 197.5% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($35,187 vs. $11,826)
Goucher College vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman TCNJ students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
Goucher College vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Goucher College (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $9,900 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $52,200)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/