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Overview |
Guilford College | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Guilford College | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $320 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Guilford College | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | North Carolina Central University | ||
| 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or North Carolina Central University?
- Guilford College is 983.7% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141% higher at Guilford College than North Carolina Central University ($40,400.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Guilford College ($13,708 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 8.7% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,864 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than North Carolina Central University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 91.3% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($30,922 vs. $16,168)
Guilford College vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than North Carolina Central University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $5,100 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,200)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $4,365 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($26,635 vs. $31,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($275 vs. $320)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/