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UNCG Lenoir-Rhyne University AU Catawba College Dominican College RU University of Lynchburg Wingate University Greensboro College Virginia University of Lynchburg Elon Methodist| Guilford College | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Guilford College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 900/1110 | ||
| 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 | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Guilford College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $289 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Guilford College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Ferrum College | ||
| 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
- Guilford College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 855 students)
Guilford College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Ferrum College?
- Guilford College is 8% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Guilford College than Ferrum College ($40,400.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than Ferrum College ($23,882 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 2.6% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($12,900 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Ferrum College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 16.3% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($30,922 vs. $26,580)
Guilford College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Guilford College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.14) as students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Ferrum College (60% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,000)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $1,365 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($26,635 vs. $28,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($275 vs. $289)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/