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Wesleyan University OWU UNCG Smith College Lenoir-Rhyne University Ferrum College Catawba College University of Massachusetts-Boston St. Andrews University University of Lynchburg Wingate University Endicott College| Wesley College | Guilford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesley College | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesley College | 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 | 2.93 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 910/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Wesley College | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $275 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesley College | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 50% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Guilford College than Wesley College ($40,400.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 8.7% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,864 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Wesley College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($30,922 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Wesley College .
- Accepted freshman Guilford College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Wesley College (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wesley College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $2,365 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($26,635 vs. $29,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($275 vs. $299)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/