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Overview |
GS | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
GS | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 910/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $275 |
Diversity |
GS | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 29% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 1,167 students)
GS vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 824.3% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.9% higher at Guilford College than Georgia Southern University ($40,400.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Guilford College ($15,352 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 25% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,316 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Georgia Southern University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 251.1% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($30,922 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or GS .
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
GS vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Georgia Southern University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,300)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $3,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,635)
- GS graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($237 vs. $275)
- More GS 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/