Queens University of Charlotte vs Guilford College

Queens University of Charlotte and Guilford College, both esteemed institutions in North Carolina, offer distinct educational experiences. Queens, with an acceptance rate of 68%, is slightly more selective than Guilford, which boasts a 75% acceptance rate. Queens' student body is more diverse, with 38% of students identifying as minorities compared to Guilford's 29%. Both institutions excel in different areas; Queens is known for its strong nursing and business programs, while Guilford shines in the liberal arts and sciences. With graduation rates of 70% and 68% respectively, both universities ensure their students are well-prepared for their future endeavors. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more about these two exceptional institutions and make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Guilford College	Queens University of Charlotte
Overview
Location	Greensboro, North Carolina	Charlotte, North Carolina
Campus setting	City: Large	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	58.0%	69.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	82.1%	69.2%
Application fees	$75
SAT range	950 - 1200	1060 - 1238
ACT range	17 - 23	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	13.0%	25.0%
Students submitting ACT score	50.0%	24.0%
Total number of applicants	3,027	3,503
Total number of admissions given out	2,485	2,424
Admitted students who chose to enroll	247	293
Yield rate	9.9%	12.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$56,710	$59,074
Average net price	$25,785	$29,810
Tuition	$40,400	$37,348
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,200 Meal plan: $6,600	$13,262
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $28,347	99.0% Average amount $21,491
Students receiving federal student loan	53.0% Average amount $5,295	86.0% Average amount $7,068
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $18,331	7.0% Average amount $19,442

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,192 Men 47.9% Women 52.1%	1,440 Men 35.9% Women 64.1%
Graduate students	6 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%	623 Men 28.3% Women 71.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	49.2%
International students	1.0%	9.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,030	1,030
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	North Carolina South Carolina Florida Maryland Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Health Professions Computer and Information Science	Health Professions Business Communication and Journalism Education English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	54.7%	64.3%
Dropout rate	45.3%	35.0%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,044 Year 2: $86,867 Year 3: $94,565 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,503 Year 2: $80,198 Year 3: $81,445 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,160 Year 2: $58,152 Year 3: $59,896 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,373 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $59,500 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,296 Year 2: $40,821 Year 3: $48,278 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $36,789 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $34,780 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,515 Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $32,933 Human Services, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,438 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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