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Overview |
Guilford College | King College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Guilford College | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Guilford College | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $237 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | King College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Guilford College | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | King College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King College is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,357 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or King College?
- Guilford College is 26.5% more expensive to attend than King College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Guilford College than King College ($40,400.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King College than Guilford College ($22,626 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 29.5% lower than costs at Guilford College ($9,960 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than King College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 36.1% larger than aid received King College ($30,922 vs. $22,715)
Guilford College vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than King College (60.8%)
Guilford College vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or King College? 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 King College and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than King College (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $40,300)
- King College students graduate with a $3,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,635)
- King College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($237 vs. $275)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/