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Overview |
Goucher College | Vassar | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #46 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $66,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $66,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,650 | $17,415 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,749 | $29,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,484 | $53,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 58% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,520 | 12,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,566 | 2,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1366 | 1435/1550 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $163 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Goucher College | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vassar College is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,500 students)
Goucher College vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 31.1% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($66,870.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Vassar than Goucher College ($66,870.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Vassar ($28,749 vs. $29,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 4.6% lower than costs at Vassar College ($16,650 vs. $17,415)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Vassar College (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 33% larger than aid received Goucher College ($53,840 vs. $40,484)
Goucher College vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Vassar (17.7%)
Goucher College vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Goucher College (91% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Vassar College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $52,200)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $10,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($15,780 vs. $26,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($163 vs. $268)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/