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Overview |
Guilford College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Guilford College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 951 students)
Guilford College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Guilford College is 27.5% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Guilford College than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($40,400.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Guilford College ($20,470 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 21% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,660 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 16.4% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($30,922 vs. $26,575)
Guilford College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/