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Overview |
Guilford College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 890/1122 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $278 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Guilford College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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
- Guilford College is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 1,140 students)
Guilford College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Guilford College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Guilford College than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($40,400.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($23,882 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 15.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($12,900 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 10.2% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($30,922 vs. $28,061)
Guilford College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Guilford College .
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
Guilford College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,100)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $265 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($26,635 vs. $26,900)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($275 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/