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Overview |
Guilford College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 749 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 42% | ||
| 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% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Guilford College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 749 students)
Guilford College vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Guilford College is 43.8% more expensive to attend than Wheeling Jesuit University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Guilford College than Wheeling Jesuit University ($40,400.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling Jesuit University than Guilford College ($19,998 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling Jesuit University are 11% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,620 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College as Wheeling Jesuit University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 42.2% larger than aid received Wheeling Jesuit University ($30,922 vs. $21,746)
Guilford College vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Wheeling Jesuit University (72.7%)
Guilford College vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Wheeling Jesuit 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than Guilford College (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wheeling Jesuit University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/