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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University URI UB St. Mary's| Goucher College | Towson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Goucher College | TU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 19,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $7,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $24,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,650 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,749 | $15,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,484 | $11,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
Goucher College | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,520 | 18,948 | ||
| Admitted | 2,566 | 15,689 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1366 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $183 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | TU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Goucher College | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | TU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,500 students)
Goucher College vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or TU?
- Goucher College is 590.9% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($51,000.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109% higher at Goucher College than Towson University ($51,000.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Goucher College ($15,064 vs. $28,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 6.4% lower than costs at Goucher College ($15,644 vs. $16,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Towson University (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 250.1% larger than aid received Towson University ($40,484 vs. $11,565)
Goucher College vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Goucher College (72.9%)
Goucher College vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or TU? 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 TU and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Towson University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $52,200)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- TU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/