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Overview |
Guilford College | SU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Guilford College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $258 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Guilford College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or SU?
- Guilford College is 19.6% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Guilford College than Shenandoah University ($40,400.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than SU ($23,882 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 14.9% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,230 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 31.8% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($30,922 vs. $23,467)
Guilford College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than SU (80.4%)
Guilford College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or SU? 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 SU and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Shenandoah University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,635)
- SU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/