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UNCG Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas Lenoir-Rhyne University Ferrum College UMHB Catawba College UIW HSU Texas State University of Lynchburg Howard Payne University| Guilford College | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Guilford College | TLU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Guilford College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | TLU | ||
| 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or TLU?
- Guilford College is 21.3% more expensive to attend than TLU for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Guilford College than Texas Lutheran University ($40,400.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Guilford College ($21,442 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 13.9% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,330 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 30.3% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($30,922 vs. $23,729)
Guilford College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or TLU? 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 TLU and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Texas Lutheran University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/