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Overview |
Guilford College | UNCG | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Guilford College | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Guilford College | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $235 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Guilford College | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or UNCG?
- Guilford College is 813.6% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at Guilford College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($40,400.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Guilford College ($10,979 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 30% lower than costs at Guilford College ($9,924 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 274.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($30,922 vs. $8,257)
Guilford College vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $1,200 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $3,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($22,737 vs. $26,635)
- UNCG graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($235 vs. $275)
- More UNCG 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/