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Overview |
Guilford College | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $287 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Guilford College | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Walsh College | ||
| 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
- Walsh University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Walsh College?
- Guilford College is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Guilford College than Walsh University ($40,400.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Guilford College ($20,032 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 10.3% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,700 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Walsh University ($30,922 vs. $26,172)
Guilford College vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Walsh College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Guilford College vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is the same as at Walsh University (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $1,198 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,833)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($275 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College 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/