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Overview |
Guilford College | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 850/1100 | ||
| 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 |
Guilford College | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Guilford College | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Carlow University?
- Guilford College is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Guilford College than Carlow University ($40,400.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Guilford College ($17,437 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 0.9% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,900 vs. $13,014)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College as Carlow University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 15.8% larger than aid received Carlow University ($30,922 vs. $26,713)
Guilford College vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Carlow University? 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 Carlow University and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Carlow University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University 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/