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Overview |
Guilford College | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 707 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,100 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,620 | $19,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,106 | $8,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,775 | 2,012 | ||
| Admitted | 3,162 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1070/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Guilford College | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $277 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Guilford College | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (1,208 students vs. 707 students)
Guilford College vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Penn State York?
- Guilford College is 176.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Guilford College than Penn State York ($40,400.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Guilford College ($19,159 vs. $22,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 2.7% lower than costs at Penn State York ($13,100 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Penn State York (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 295.4% larger than aid received Penn State York ($33,106 vs. $8,372)
Guilford College vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Guilford College .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Guilford College (83.8%)
Guilford College vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Penn State York? 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 Penn State York and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Penn State York (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $15,000 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $183 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($26,635 vs. $26,818)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($275 vs. $277)
- More Penn State York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/