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Overview |
Guilford College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Guilford College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $248 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Guilford College is 414.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at Guilford College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($40,400.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Guilford College ($9,529 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 10.5% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,676 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College as West Virginia University Institute of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 250.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($30,922 vs. $8,830)
Guilford College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Guilford College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (60% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $10,300 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,300)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,635)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($248 vs. $275)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/