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Overview |
Goucher College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Goucher College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Pitt?
- Goucher College is 148.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Goucher College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($49,020.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Goucher College ($24,286 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 35.8% lower than costs at Goucher College ($12,360 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 222.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($35,187 vs. $10,919)
Goucher College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Goucher College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Goucher College (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $5,800 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,909)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/