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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Guilford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
TU | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $275 |
Diversity |
TU | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 29% | ||
Campus |
TU | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 1,167 students)
TU vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 458.2% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Guilford College than Towson University ($40,400.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Guilford College ($14,443 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 5.8% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,900 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Towson University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 170.9% larger than aid received Towson University ($30,922 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Guilford 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 Guilford College and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Guilford College (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $40,300)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,885 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,635)
- TU graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($183 vs. $275)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/