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Overview |
Guilford College | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Guilford College | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 1115/1350 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Guilford College | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Guilford College | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | UNCSA | ||
| 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 UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 1,104 students)
Guilford College vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or UNCSA?
- Guilford College is 521.8% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at Guilford College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($40,400.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Guilford College ($11,251 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 0% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,900 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 184.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($30,922 vs. $10,868)
Guilford College vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
Guilford College vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $1,200 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,100)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More UNCSA 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/