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Overview |
Barton College | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Barton College | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Barton College | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Barton College | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Barton College | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Barton College is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 1,167 students)
Barton College vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Barton College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Guilford College than Barton College ($40,400.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barton College than Guilford College ($23,443 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 16.2% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,100 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 32% larger than aid received Barton College ($30,922 vs. $23,431)
Barton College vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Barton College .
- Accepted freshman Barton College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Barton College vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton 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 Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Barton College (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,700)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/