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Overview |
Guilford College | NC State | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 37,323 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $29,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,100 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,620 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,106 | $11,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Guilford College | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,775 | 40,049 | ||
| Admitted | 3,162 | 15,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $214 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Guilford College | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (37,323 students vs. 1,208 students)
Guilford College vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or NC State?
- Guilford College is 518.2% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at Guilford College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($40,400.00 vs. $29,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Guilford College ($14,860 vs. $22,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 4.7% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($13,100 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 180.3% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($33,106 vs. $11,811)
Guilford College vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than NC State (39.8%)
Guilford College vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or NC State? 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 NC State and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Guilford College (72% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $16,900 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $40,300)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $5,853 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($20,782 vs. $26,635)
- NC State graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($214 vs. $275)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/