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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Guilford College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Guilford College | VCU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,100 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,620 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,106 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Guilford College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,775 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 3,162 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Guilford College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $240 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Guilford College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 1,208 students)
Guilford College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or VCU?
- Guilford College is 214.4% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Guilford College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($40,400.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than VCU ($22,620 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 23% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($13,100 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 166.3% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($33,106 vs. $12,433)
Guilford College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Guilford College (83.8%)
Guilford College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or VCU? 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 VCU and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,300)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,635)
- VCU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($240 vs. $275)
- More VCU 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/