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Overview |
Goucher College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Goucher College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Washington and Lee than Goucher College ($60,590.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Goucher College ($24,733 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 0.8% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,780 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 57.9% larger than aid received Goucher College ($55,567 vs. $35,187)
Goucher College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Goucher College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Goucher College (91% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $36,800 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $52,200)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/