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Overview |
Guilford College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Guilford College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $254 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Guilford College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or West Liberty University?
- Guilford College is 363.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.3% higher at Guilford College than West Liberty University ($40,400.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Guilford College ($13,788 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 28.7% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,020 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than West Liberty University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 430.9% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($30,922 vs. $5,824)
Guilford College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Guilford College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than West Liberty University (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $2,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,018 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,635)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($254 vs. $275)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/