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Overview |
Goucher College | VCU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Goucher College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Goucher College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or VCU?
- Goucher College is 293.5% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Goucher College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($49,020.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Goucher College ($21,294 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 36.7% lower than costs at Goucher College ($12,279 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 179.6% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($35,187 vs. $12,583)
Goucher College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Goucher College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or VCU? 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 VCU and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $4,700 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/