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William & Mary UNC Chapel Hill JMU Virginia Tech Michigan University of Richmond Georgetown Washington and Lee UCLA Mason UT Austin Maryland| Goucher College | University of Virginia Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Goucher College | UVA | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 25,924 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #63 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $17,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $53,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,650 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,749 | $17,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,484 | $29,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 28% |
Admission |
Goucher College | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,520 | 56,528 | ||
| Admitted | 2,566 | 9,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1366 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Goucher College | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (25,924 students vs. 1,500 students)
Goucher College vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or UVA?
- Goucher College is 191.6% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($51,000.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at UVA than Goucher College ($53,836.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Goucher College ($17,831 vs. $28,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 19.4% lower than costs at Goucher College ($13,940 vs. $16,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than University of Virginia Main Campus (99% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 36.4% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($40,484 vs. $29,675)
Goucher College vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than UVA (16.9%)
Goucher College vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or UVA? 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 UVA and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Goucher College (94% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $25,000 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $52,200)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/