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Overview |
Guilford College | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #683 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $41,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $41,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $21,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $32,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 2,095 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 1,991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 925/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Guilford College | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $258 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Guilford College | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Martin's University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,609 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Guilford College for in-state tuition ($41,660.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Saint Martin's University than Guilford College ($41,660.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Martin's University than Guilford College ($21,811 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 7.3% lower than costs at Saint Martin's University ($12,900 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College as Saint Martin's University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Guilford College ($32,697 vs. $30,922)
Guilford College vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Martin's University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Saint Martin's University has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Saint Martin's University (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Martin's University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $40,300)
- Saint Martin's University students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,635)
- Saint Martin's University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Saint Martin's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/