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Overview |
Guilford College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Guilford College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $267 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Guilford College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Salem is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,315 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Kent State University at Salem?
- Guilford College is 480.3% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.4% higher at Guilford College than Kent State University at Salem ($40,400.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than Guilford College ($10,324 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 45.2% lower than costs at Guilford College ($8,882 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Kent State University at Salem (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 496.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($30,922 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Kent State University at Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Salem or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
Guilford College vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Kent State University at Salem? 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 Kent State University at Salem and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Kent State University at Salem (60% vs. 19%)
- Graduates of Guilford College and Kent State University at Salem have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($40,300 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $810 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,635)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($267 vs. $275)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/