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Overview |
Goucher College | Washington College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $250 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Goucher College | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Goucher College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 955 students)
Goucher College vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Washington College?
- Washington College is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Washington College than Goucher College ($50,626.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Washington College ($30,945 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 21.3% lower than costs at Goucher College ($13,834 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 1.4% larger than aid received Goucher College ($35,683 vs. $35,187)
Goucher College vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Goucher College vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College or Washington College? 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 College and Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Goucher College (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/