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CofC UNCG PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson Lenoir-Rhyne University AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University| Guilford College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Guilford College | CSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Guilford College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Guilford College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or CSU?
- Guilford College is 37% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at Guilford College than Charleston Southern University ($40,400.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Guilford College ($17,536 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 14.7% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,250 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College as Charleston Southern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 17.1% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($30,922 vs. $26,417)
Guilford College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or CSU? 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 CSU and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Charleston Southern University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,800)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/