Averett vs Guilford College

Averett University and Guilford College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Averett, located in Danville, Virginia, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to Guilford's selective admissions (58%). While Guilford's student body is slightly larger, Averett's diverse student population reflects a wider range of backgrounds. Both institutions excel in certain academic areas; Averett is known for its strong nursing and education programs, while Guilford shines in the fields of business and psychology. With comparable graduation rates, both universities equip their graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful careers. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Averett University	Guilford College
Overview
Location	Danville, Virginia	Greensboro, North Carolina
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	68.0%	58.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	47.7%	82.1%
Application fees		$75
SAT range	910 - 1155	950 - 1200
ACT range	17 - 22	17 - 23
Students submitting SAT score	21.0%	13.0%
Students submitting ACT score	13.0%	50.0%
Total number of applicants	3,462	3,027
Total number of admissions given out	1,652	2,485
Admitted students who chose to enroll	231	247
Yield rate	14.0%	9.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$46,150	$56,710
Average net price	$22,674	$25,785
Tuition	$36,900	$40,400
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,900 Meal plan: $4,240	Room/dormitory: $6,200 Meal plan: $6,600
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $26,970	99.0% Average amount $28,347
Students receiving federal student loan	75.0% Average amount $5,925	53.0% Average amount $5,295
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $19,148	8.0% Average amount $18,331

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,114 Men 53.1% Women 46.9%	1,192 Men 47.9% Women 52.1%
Graduate students	222 Men 29.3% Women 70.7%	6 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	41.9%	N/A
International students	7.0%	1.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	530	1,030
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Florida Georgia	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Multidisciplinary Studies	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Health Professions Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.7%	54.7%
Dropout rate	18.0%	45.3%
Transferred out	40.2%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,634 Year 2: $63,898 Year 3: $72,882 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,070 Year 2: $49,464 Year 3: $51,190 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,353 Year 2: $48,725 Year 3: $50,255 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,797 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $40,936 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,288 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $25,043 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,228 Year 3: N/A Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,861 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,066 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,979 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,709 Year 3: N/A	Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,322 Year 2: $49,214 Year 3: $52,625 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,842 Year 2: $46,790 Year 3: $49,838 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,060 Year 2: $45,305 Year 3: $49,293 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $41,023 Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: $37,188 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,954 Year 2: $28,870 Year 3: $37,103 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,956 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $36,305 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,710 Year 2: $30,926 Year 3: $33,775 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,268 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $32,279 Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: $31,089

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