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Overview |
Greenville University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 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 |
Greenville University | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $275 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Greenville University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 34.7% more expensive to attend than Greenville University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at Guilford College than Greenville University ($40,400.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greenville University than Guilford College ($20,718 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 34.2% lower than costs at Guilford College ($9,614 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 36.4% larger than aid received Greenville University ($30,922 vs. $22,664)
Greenville University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Greenville University .
- Accepted freshman Greenville University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Greenville University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville 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 Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Greenville University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates of Greenville University and Guilford College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($40,300 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $3,535 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($23,100 vs. $26,635)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($238 vs. $275)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/