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UNCG Lenoir-Rhyne University Ferrum College Catawba College University of Lynchburg Wingate University Greensboro College Elon Methodist McDaniel College| Central Baptist College | Guilford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CBC | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CBC | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 172 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | 910/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CBC | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
CBC | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CBC | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CBC | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 149.4% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.4% higher at Guilford College than Central Baptist College ($40,400.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Baptist College than Guilford College ($18,128 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 72% lower than costs at Guilford College ($7,500 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Central Baptist College (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 215.9% larger than aid received Central Baptist College ($30,922 vs. $9,788)
CBC vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or CBC .
- Accepted freshman CBC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than CBC (63.9%)
CBC vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC 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 CBC.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Central Baptist College (60% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $200 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,100)
- Central Baptist College students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,635)
- CBC graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More CBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/