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Overview |
Eastern | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $275 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,167 students)
Eastern vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 323.3% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.8% higher at Guilford College than Eastern Kentucky University ($40,400.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Guilford College ($10,806 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 24.5% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,360 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 192.2% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($30,922 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Eastern .
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $26,635)
- Eastern graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($245 vs. $275)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/