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Overview |
Goucher College | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Goucher College | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Goucher College | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at University of Scranton than Goucher College ($49,912.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than University of Scranton ($30,945 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 1.8% lower than costs at Goucher College ($16,490 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 16.4% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($35,187 vs. $30,218)
Goucher College vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Goucher College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $9,900 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $52,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/