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Overview |
Guilford College | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Guilford College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $268 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Guilford College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | USC Aiken | ||
| 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
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or USC Aiken?
- Guilford College is 288.5% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.7% higher at Guilford College than University of South Carolina Aiken ($40,400.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Guilford College ($11,872 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 54% lower than costs at Guilford College ($8,376 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 212.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($30,922 vs. $9,891)
Guilford College vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman USC Aiken students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
Guilford College vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $700 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,600)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,635)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($268 vs. $275)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/