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Overview |
Guilford College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Guilford College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Guilford College is 423.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.9% higher at Guilford College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($40,400.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Guilford College ($20,205 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 2.9% lower than costs at Guilford College ($12,542 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 255.5% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($30,922 vs. $8,697)
Guilford College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $1,900 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/