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AU Pfeiffer University Methodist Peace College Guilford College| Greensboro College | Potomac College Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Greensboro College | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 826 | 534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | greensboro.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greensboro College | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,520 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,520 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,672 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,581 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,283 | $3,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 17% |
Admission |
Greensboro College | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Greensboro College | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greensboro College | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $315 |
Diversity |
Greensboro College | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Greensboro College | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Greensboro College | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Greensboro College is larger than than Potomac College-Washington based on total student enrollment (826 students vs. 534 students)
Greensboro College vs. Potomac College-Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greensboro College or Potomac College-Washington?
- Greensboro College is 238.9% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Washington for in-state tuition ($19,520.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.9% higher at Greensboro College than Potomac College Washington ($19,520.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Potomac College Washington than Greensboro College ($16,802 vs. $19,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Washington are 2.7% lower than costs at Greensboro College ($11,360 vs. $11,672)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greensboro College than Potomac College Washington (100% vs. 17%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greensboro College students is 314.3% larger than aid received Potomac College Washington ($15,283 vs. $3,689)
Which college is harder to get into, Greensboro College or Potomac College-Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Washington or Greensboro College .
Greensboro College vs. Potomac College-Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greensboro College or Potomac College-Washington? 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 Potomac College-Washington and Greensboro College.
- The graduation rate at Greensboro College is higher than Potomac College Washington (40% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Washington earn on average $11,700 more per year than Greensboro College graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $39,700)
- Greensboro College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,500)
- Greensboro College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($279 vs. $315)
- More Greensboro College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Washington students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/