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UNCG Boise State Idaho Lenoir-Rhyne University Ferrum College Catawba College Carroll College University of Lynchburg Wingate University Greensboro College Elon RMC| The College of Idaho | Guilford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
C of I | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
C of I | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $275 |
Diversity |
C of I | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
C of I | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 29% | ||
Campus |
C of I | 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 C of I based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 19.4% more expensive to attend than C of I for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Guilford College than The College of Idaho ($40,400.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than C of I ($23,882 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 19.2% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,820 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 29.5% larger than aid received The College of Idaho ($30,922 vs. $23,878)
C of I vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or C of I .
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I 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 C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Guilford College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $5,400 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $40,300)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $640 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,995 vs. $26,635)
- C of I graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($268 vs. $275)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/