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Overview |
Thomas College | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas College | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas College | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Thomas 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
- Thomas College is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 1,167 students)
Thomas College vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Guilford College than Thomas College ($40,400.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Guilford College ($22,070 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 7.5% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,998 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 49.2% larger than aid received Thomas College ($30,922 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Thomas College vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Thomas College (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Thomas College earn on average $700 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/