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Overview |
Guilford College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $246 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Guilford College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Carson-Newman College?
- Guilford College is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Guilford College than Carson Newman College ($40,400.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Guilford College ($20,111 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 27.8% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,097 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 25.2% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($30,922 vs. $24,697)
Guilford College vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Guilford College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Carson Newman College (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,300)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $2,755 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($23,880 vs. $26,635)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($246 vs. $275)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/