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Overview |
Paine College | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Paine College | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | 910/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Paine College | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $275 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Paine College | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Paine 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 Paine College based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 218% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218% higher at Guilford College than Paine College ($40,400.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Guilford College ($15,877 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 71.7% lower than costs at Guilford College ($7,512 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 163.1% larger than aid received Paine College ($30,922 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Paine College .
- Accepted freshman Guilford College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Paine College (60% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $28,400)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $9,115 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($26,635 vs. $35,750)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($275 vs. $369)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/