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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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 |
Wesleyan College | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $275 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 52.7% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at Guilford College than Wesleyan College ($40,400.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Guilford College ($13,900 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 17.3% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,996 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 24.7% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($30,922 vs. $24,800)
Wesleyan College vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Wesleyan College (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,635)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($263 vs. $275)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/