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Overview |
Guilford College | Ship | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Guilford College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $258 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Guilford College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Ship?
- Guilford College is 322.2% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 302.1% higher at Guilford College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($40,400.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Guilford College ($21,462 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 11.8% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,538 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 307.2% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($30,922 vs. $7,593)
Guilford College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Ship? 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 Ship and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is the same as at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $6,900 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,300)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,635)
- Ship graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/