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Overview |
Brevard College | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 759 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brevard.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,220 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,027 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Brevard College | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,206 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 880 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1155 | 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 |
Brevard College | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Brevard College | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Brevard 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
- Guilford College is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 759 students)
Brevard College vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Guilford College than Brevard College ($40,400.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than Brevard College ($23,882 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brevard College are 4% lower than costs at Guilford College ($12,400 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 54.4% larger than aid received Brevard College ($30,922 vs. $20,027)
Brevard College vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard College or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman Guilford College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Brevard College vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard 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 Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Brevard College (60% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,635)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Brevard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/