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Overview |
Howard | Goucher College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 1,500 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #266 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | goucher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Goucher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $51,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $51,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $16,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $28,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $40,484 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Howard | Goucher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 3,520 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 2,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1080/1366 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Goucher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Goucher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Howard | Goucher College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Howard | Goucher College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Goucher College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 1,500 students)
Howard vs. Goucher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Goucher College?
- Goucher College is 55.1% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($51,000.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Goucher College than Howard University ($51,000.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Howard ($28,749 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 1.1% lower than costs at Goucher College ($16,474 vs. $16,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Goucher College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 89% larger than aid received Howard University ($40,484 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Goucher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Goucher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goucher College or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Goucher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Goucher 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 Goucher College and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Howard University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $400 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $51,800)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/