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Overview |
Guilford College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Guilford College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $268 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Guilford College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Southwestern Adventist 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
- Guilford College is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 793 students)
Guilford College vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Guilford College is 72.6% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Guilford College than Southwestern Adventist University ($40,400.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Guilford College ($20,028 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 50% lower than costs at Guilford College ($8,600 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Southwestern Adventist University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 121.5% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($30,922 vs. $13,959)
Guilford College vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Guilford College vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,300)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,635)
- Southwestern Adventist University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($268 vs. $275)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/