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Overview |
Guilford College | UNCW | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 56% |
Admission |
Guilford College | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Guilford College | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $211 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Guilford College | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | UNCW | ||
| 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 Wilmington is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or UNCW?
- Guilford College is 809.3% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.9% higher at Guilford College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($40,400.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Guilford College ($18,709 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 6.4% lower than costs at Guilford College ($12,120 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 397.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($30,922 vs. $6,217)
Guilford College vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than UNCW (68.8%)
Guilford College vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or UNCW? 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 UNCW and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Guilford College (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $4,400 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $40,300)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $6,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,635)
- UNCW graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($211 vs. $275)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/