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Overview |
Guilford College | CofC | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,100 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,620 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,106 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Guilford College | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,775 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 3,162 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Guilford College | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $222 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Guilford College | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 1,208 students)
Guilford College vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or CofC?
- Guilford College is 222.7% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Guilford College than College of Charleston ($40,400.00 vs. $36,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Guilford College ($20,806 vs. $22,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 7.1% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($13,100 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than College of Charleston (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 237.4% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($33,106 vs. $9,811)
Guilford College vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than CofC (72%)
Guilford College vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or CofC? 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 CofC and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Guilford College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $5,900 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $40,300)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,635)
- CofC graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($222 vs. $275)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/