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Overview |
Guilford College | PC | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Guilford College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $269 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Guilford College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or PC?
- Guilford College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Guilford College than Presbyterian College ($40,400.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Guilford College ($21,571 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 14.2% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,300 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 11.2% larger than aid received Guilford College ($34,379 vs. $30,922)
Guilford College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than PC (59.4%)
Guilford College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or PC? 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 PC and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Guilford College (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $40,300)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $527 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $26,635)
- PC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($269 vs. $275)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/