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Overview |
Guilford College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Guilford College | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $332 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Guilford College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Claflin 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
- Claflin University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Claflin University?
- Guilford College is 145.2% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.2% higher at Guilford College than Claflin University ($40,400.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Guilford College ($19,951 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 36.1% lower than costs at Guilford College ($9,480 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Claflin University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 125.6% larger than aid received Claflin University ($30,922 vs. $13,707)
Guilford College vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Claflin University (78%)
Guilford College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Claflin 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 Claflin University and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Claflin University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $30,700)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $5,549 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($26,635 vs. $32,184)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($275 vs. $332)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/