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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Guilford College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Guilford College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 29% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Guilford College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $237 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Guilford College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 51% more expensive to attend than Guilford College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Wake Forest than Guilford College ($61,012.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than Wake Forest ($23,882 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 29.1% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,900 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Wake Forest University (99% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 75.4% larger than aid received Guilford College ($54,233 vs. $30,922)
Guilford College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Guilford College .
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Guilford College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Guilford College (88% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $36,900 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $40,300)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $3,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,635)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($237 vs. $275)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/