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Overview |
Goucher College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Goucher College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Mary Washington College?
- Goucher College is 448.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.6% higher at Goucher College than University of Mary Washington ($49,020.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Goucher College ($21,863 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 38.8% lower than costs at Goucher College ($12,090 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 289% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($35,187 vs. $9,046)
Goucher College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Goucher College (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $3,300 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $52,200)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Mary Washington College 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/