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Overview |
Guilford College | W&J | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,100 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,620 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,106 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,775 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 3,162 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Guilford College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Guilford College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,208 students vs. 1,162 students)
Guilford College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or W&J?
- Guilford College is 46.4% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Guilford College than Washington & Jefferson College ($40,400.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than W&J ($22,620 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 6.2% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,100 vs. $13,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 17.7% larger than aid received Guilford College ($38,971 vs. $33,106)
Guilford College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than W&J (81.5%)
Guilford College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or W&J? 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 W&J and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Guilford College (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $16,600 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/