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Overview |
Guilford College | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Guilford College | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $221 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Guilford College | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 939 students)
Guilford College vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Johnson University?
- Guilford College is 132.4% more expensive to attend than Johnson University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.4% higher at Guilford College than Johnson University ($40,400.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University than Guilford College ($21,012 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 48.9% lower than costs at Guilford College ($8,664 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Johnson University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 228.2% larger than aid received Johnson University ($30,922 vs. $9,423)
Guilford College vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
Guilford College vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Johnson University? 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 University and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Johnson University (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $5,255 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($21,380 vs. $26,635)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($221 vs. $275)
- More Johnson University 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/