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Overview |
Sierra Nevada University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Incline Village, NV | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 631 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sierranevada.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sierra Nevada University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,319 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,319 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,825 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Sierra Nevada University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1200 | 910/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Sierra Nevada University | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sierra Nevada University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $275 |
Diversity |
Sierra Nevada University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Sierra Nevada University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Sierra Nevada University | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 631 students)
Sierra Nevada University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sierra Nevada University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Sierra Nevada University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Guilford College than Sierra Nevada University ($40,400.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 7.2% lower than costs at Sierra Nevada University ($12,900 vs. $13,825)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Sierra Nevada University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($30,922 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sierra Nevada University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Sierra Nevada University .
- Accepted freshman Sierra Nevada University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
Sierra Nevada University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sierra Nevada University 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 Sierra Nevada University.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Sierra Nevada University (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Sierra Nevada University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,300)
- Sierra Nevada University students graduate with a $1,885 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,635)
- Sierra Nevada University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($255 vs. $275)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/