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Overview |
Hastings College | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Hastings, NE | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 936 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hastings.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hastings College | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,128 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,885 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hastings College | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,121 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,513 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Hastings College | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hastings College | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Hastings College | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hastings College | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Hastings College | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Hastings College based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 936 students)
Hastings College vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hastings College or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Hastings College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Guilford College than Hastings College ($40,400.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hastings College than Guilford College ($22,128 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hastings College are 15.3% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,190 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hastings College than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 19.5% larger than aid received Hastings College ($30,922 vs. $25,885)
Hastings College vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hastings College or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Hastings College .
- Accepted freshman Hastings College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Hastings College (71.3%)
Hastings College vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hastings College or Guilford 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 Guilford College and Hastings College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Hastings College (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Hastings College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Hastings College graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Hastings College graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Hastings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/