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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon UNCG Roanoke College| Guilford College | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Guilford College | CNU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,100 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,620 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,106 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Guilford College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,775 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 3,162 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1100/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Guilford College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $258 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Guilford College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 1,208 students)
Guilford College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or CNU?
- Guilford College is 304% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Guilford College than Christopher Newport University ($40,400.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than CNU ($22,620 vs. $22,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 6% lower than costs at Guilford College ($12,360 vs. $13,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 262.2% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($33,106 vs. $9,141)
Guilford College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Guilford College (83.8%)
Guilford College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or CNU? 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 CNU and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Guilford College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $40,300)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,635)
- CNU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/