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Overview |
Goucher College | UMass | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Goucher College | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Goucher College | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | UMass | ||
| 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
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or UMass?
- Goucher College is 202.9% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Goucher College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($49,020.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Goucher College ($22,291 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 18.8% lower than costs at Goucher College ($14,123 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than University of Massachusetts Amherst (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 184.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($35,187 vs. $12,350)
Goucher College vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than UMass (63.5%)
Goucher College vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or UMass? 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 UMass and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $3,000 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $52,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/