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Overview |
Clemson | North Greenville University | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Tigerville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 2,125 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #814 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | ngu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | North Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $23,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $23,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $11,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $26,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Clemson | North Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Clemson | North Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | North Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Clemson | North Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Clemson | North Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | North Greenville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 2,125 students)
Clemson vs. North Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or North Greenville University?
- North Greenville University is 67.1% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($23,590.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at Clemson than North Greenville University ($38,062.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than Clemson ($11,705 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 12.3% lower than costs at Clemson University ($11,000 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than Clemson University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 158.3% larger than aid received Clemson University ($26,941 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. North Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson 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 Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 159 points higher than at North Greenville University (1116)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at North Greenville University (25)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- North Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. North Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson 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 Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than North Greenville University (80% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $23,600 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University and Clemson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- North Greenville University and Clemson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/