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Overview |
AU | North Greenville University | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Tigerville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 2,125 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | ngu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | North Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $23,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $23,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $11,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $26,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | North Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| 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 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | North Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | North Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
AU | North Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
AU | North Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 28% | ||
Campus |
AU | North Greenville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 2,125 students)
AU vs. North Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or North Greenville University?
- Anderson University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than North Greenville University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at AU than North Greenville University ($30,860.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than AU ($11,705 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 2.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,000 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as North Greenville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 10.4% larger than aid received Anderson University ($26,941 vs. $24,409)
AU vs. North Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or North Greenville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Greenville University or AU .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 38 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at AU (3.72)
- North Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. North Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or North Greenville University? 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 North Greenville University and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than North Greenville University (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $4,000 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $5,362 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,862)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More North Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/