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Overview |
Anna Maria College | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | annamaria.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,410 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,410 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,640 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,894 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,503 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,445 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Anna Maria College | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria College | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anna Maria College is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,436 students vs. 1,167 students)
Anna Maria College vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Anna Maria College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Guilford College than Anna Maria College ($40,400.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than Anna Maria College ($23,882 vs. $23,894)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 29% lower than costs at Anna Maria College ($12,900 vs. $16,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anna Maria College students is 8.3% larger than aid received Guilford College ($33,503 vs. $30,922)
Anna Maria College vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria College or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Anna Maria College .
- Accepted freshman Guilford College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Anna Maria College (2.94)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Anna Maria College (69.6%)
Anna Maria College vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria College or Guilford 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 Guilford College and Anna Maria College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Anna Maria College (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Anna Maria College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,300)
- Anna Maria College students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,635)
- Anna Maria College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Anna Maria College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/