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Overview |
Guilford College | HSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $268 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Guilford College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or HSU?
- Guilford College is 31.6% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Guilford College than Hardin Simmons University ($40,400.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Guilford College ($22,636 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 29.3% lower than costs at Guilford College ($9,980 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 36.3% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($30,922 vs. $22,695)
Guilford College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or HSU? 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 HSU and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Hardin Simmons University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,300)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $646 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,989 vs. $26,635)
- HSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($268 vs. $275)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/