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Overview |
Brescia University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 646 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brescia.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brescia University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,127 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,180 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Brescia University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,936 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 975 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1190 | 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 |
Brescia University | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brescia University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $275 |
Diversity |
Brescia University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Brescia University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Brescia 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 646 students)
Brescia University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brescia University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Guilford College than Brescia University ($40,400.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Guilford College ($16,127 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 22.4% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,540 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Brescia University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 27.9% larger than aid received Brescia University ($30,922 vs. $24,180)
Brescia University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brescia University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Brescia University .
- Accepted freshman Guilford College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Brescia University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brescia 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 Brescia University.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Brescia University (60% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Brescia University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $2,365 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($26,635 vs. $29,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($275 vs. $299)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/