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Overview |
Guilford College | UTC | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Guilford College | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Guilford College | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $214 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Guilford College | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or UTC?
- Guilford College is 405.5% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Guilford College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($40,400.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Guilford College ($14,417 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 35.8% lower than costs at Guilford College ($9,500 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 232.2% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($30,922 vs. $9,309)
Guilford College vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than UTC (82.6%)
Guilford College vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or UTC? 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 UTC and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $300 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $40,300)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $5,843 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($20,792 vs. $26,635)
- UTC graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($214 vs. $275)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/