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Overview |
Guilford College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Guilford College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $211 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Guilford College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or University of Charleston?
- Guilford College is 28.7% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Guilford College than University of Charleston ($40,400.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Guilford College ($21,308 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 26.5% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,200 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 37.9% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($30,922 vs. $22,422)
Guilford College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Guilford College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Guilford College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than University of Charleston (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $4,900 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,300)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,635)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($211 vs. $275)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/