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Overview |
Asbury University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 1,208 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #651 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,072 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,072 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,375 | $22,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,903 | $33,106 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,550 | 3,775 | ||
| Admitted | 993 | 3,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Asbury University | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $275 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Asbury University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | 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
- Asbury University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,942 students vs. 1,208 students)
Asbury University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $33,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Guilford College than Asbury University ($40,400.00 vs. $33,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Guilford College ($21,375 vs. $22,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 36.2% lower than costs at Guilford College ($9,616 vs. $13,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Guilford College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 32.9% larger than aid received Asbury University ($33,106 vs. $24,903)
Asbury University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Asbury University .
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Asbury University (64.1%)
Asbury University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury 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 Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Guilford College (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $800 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $692 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,943 vs. $26,635)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($268 vs. $275)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/