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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary UNCG Tennessee Campbell University| Guilford College | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Guilford College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $249 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
Guilford College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Liberty University?
- Guilford College is 89% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89% higher at Guilford College than Liberty University ($40,400.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than Liberty University ($23,882 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 4.5% lower than costs at Guilford College ($12,350 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Liberty University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 148% larger than aid received Liberty University ($30,922 vs. $12,471)
Guilford College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Liberty University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,635)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($249 vs. $275)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/