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Overview |
Guilford College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Guilford College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $234 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Guilford College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,337 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Guilford College is 19% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Guilford College than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($40,400.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Guilford College ($18,701 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 5.2% lower than costs at Guilford College ($12,264 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than North Carolina Wesleyan College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 8.9% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($30,922 vs. $28,392)
Guilford College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Guilford College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (60% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,300)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,917 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($22,718 vs. $26,635)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($234 vs. $275)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/