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Overview |
Goucher College | U of R | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,650 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,749 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,484 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Goucher College | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,520 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 2,566 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1366 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Goucher College | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 1,500 students)
Goucher College vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at U of R than Goucher College ($63,150.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than U of R ($28,749 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 13.7% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($16,650 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than University of Rochester (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 3% larger than aid received Goucher College ($41,700 vs. $40,484)
Goucher College vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than U of R (35.9%)
Goucher College vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or U of R? 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 U of R and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Goucher College (83% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $18,800 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $52,200)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/