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Overview |
Guilford College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Guilford College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Emory and Henry College?
- Guilford College is 17.1% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Guilford College than Emory and Henry College ($40,400.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Guilford College ($20,834 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,900 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Emory and Henry College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 2.3% larger than aid received Guilford College ($31,643 vs. $30,922)
Guilford College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Emory and Henry College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/