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Overview |
Fresno Pacific University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,208 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #651 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresno.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno Pacific University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,960 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,960 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,148 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,668 | $22,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,472 | $33,106 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Fresno Pacific University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,516 | 3,775 | ||
| Admitted | 872 | 3,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1240 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fresno Pacific University | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fresno Pacific University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $275 |
Diversity |
Fresno Pacific University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Fresno Pacific University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Fresno Pacific 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
- Fresno Pacific University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,208 students)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno Pacific University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Fresno Pacific University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $34,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Guilford College than Fresno Pacific University ($40,400.00 vs. $34,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno Pacific University than Guilford College ($15,668 vs. $22,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 29.1% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,148 vs. $13,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Fresno Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 20.5% larger than aid received Fresno Pacific University ($33,106 vs. $27,472)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno Pacific University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Fresno Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Fresno Pacific University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Fresno Pacific University (57.5%)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno Pacific 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 Fresno Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Fresno Pacific University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Fresno Pacific University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,300)
- Fresno Pacific University students graduate with a $5,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,635)
- Fresno Pacific University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($222 vs. $275)
- More Fresno Pacific University 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/