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Overview |
Brenau University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Gainesville, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brenau.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brenau University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,000 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,635 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,146 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Brenau University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,334 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1130 | 910/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Brenau University | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brenau University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Brenau University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Brenau University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Brenau University | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brenau University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 1,167 students)
Brenau University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Brenau University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $31,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Guilford College than Brenau University ($40,400.00 vs. $31,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brenau University than Guilford College ($23,635 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brenau University are 3.2% lower than costs at Guilford College ($12,500 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Brenau University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 39.6% larger than aid received Brenau University ($30,922 vs. $22,146)
Brenau University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brenau University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Brenau University .
- Accepted freshman Brenau University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Brenau University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Brenau University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brenau University 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 Brenau University.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Brenau University (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Brenau University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Brenau University graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Brenau University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brenau University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/