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Overview |
Guilford College | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Guilford College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Guilford College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Alvernia University?
- Guilford College is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Guilford College than Alvernia University ($40,400.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than Alvernia University ($23,882 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 8.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,900 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 20.1% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($30,922 vs. $25,757)
Guilford College vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Guilford College vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Alvernia University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/