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Overview |
Goucher College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 2,301 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $31,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $31,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,650 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,749 | $23,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,484 | $20,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,520 | 1,399 | ||
| Admitted | 2,566 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1366 | 1040/1380 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Goucher College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Viterbo | ||
| 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
- Viterbo University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (2,301 students vs. 1,500 students)
Goucher College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Viterbo?
- Goucher College is 61.4% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($51,000.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at Goucher College than Viterbo University ($51,000.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Goucher College ($23,901 vs. $28,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 55.9% lower than costs at Goucher College ($10,680 vs. $16,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Goucher College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 99.2% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($40,484 vs. $20,319)
Goucher College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Viterbo students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Goucher College (72.9%)
Goucher College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Viterbo University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $44,300)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/