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Overview |
Guilford College | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Guilford College | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $155 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Guilford College | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Augusta University?
- Guilford College is 486.2% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at Guilford College than Augusta University ($40,400.00 vs. $22,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than Guilford College ($13,572 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 29% lower than costs at Guilford College ($9,998 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Augusta University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 243.8% larger than aid received Augusta University ($30,922 vs. $8,995)
Guilford College vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Guilford College .
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Augusta 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 Augusta University and Guilford College.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $23,000 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $40,300)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $11,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,635)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($155 vs. $275)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/