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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Guilford College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Guilford College | JMU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,100 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,620 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,106 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Guilford College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,775 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 3,162 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $216 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Guilford College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 1,208 students)
Guilford College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or JMU?
- Guilford College is 410.5% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Guilford College than James Madison University ($40,400.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than JMU ($22,620 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 4.1% lower than costs at Guilford College ($12,584 vs. $13,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than James Madison University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 643% larger than aid received James Madison University ($33,106 vs. $4,456)
Guilford College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than JMU (76.2%)
Guilford College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or JMU? 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 JMU and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Guilford College (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $20,000 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $40,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,635)
- JMU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($216 vs. $275)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/