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Overview |
Guilford College | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 11 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | phoenix.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $7,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Guilford College | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Guilford College | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $32,813 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $339 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 27% |
Students |
Guilford College | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | - | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 11 students)
Guilford College vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus?
- Guilford College is 326.2% more expensive to attend than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 326.2% higher at Guilford College than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($40,400.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Phoenix Columbia Campus are 82.5% lower than costs at Guilford College ($7,070 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is ?% larger than aid received University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($30,922 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus or Guilford College .
Guilford College vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? 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 University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (60% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from University of Phoenix Columbia Campus earn on average $15,500 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $6,178 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($26,635 vs. $32,813)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($275 vs. $339)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/