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Overview |
Guilford College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Guilford College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Guilford College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $232 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Guilford College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Guilford College is 260.5% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.2% higher at Guilford College than University of South Carolina Upstate ($40,400.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than Guilford College ($13,835 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 35.5% lower than costs at Guilford College ($9,520 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College as University of South Carolina Upstate (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 156.9% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($30,922 vs. $12,038)
Guilford College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Guilford College students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
Guilford College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 South Carolina-Upstate and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $1,000 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $4,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,635)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($232 vs. $275)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/