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Overview |
CofC | North Greenville University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Tigerville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 2,125 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #814 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | ngu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | North Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $23,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $23,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $11,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $26,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CofC | North Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | North Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | North Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
CofC | North Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
CofC | North Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CofC | 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 2,125 students)
CofC vs. North Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or North Greenville University?
- North Greenville University is 88.4% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($23,590.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at CofC than North Greenville University ($35,338.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than CofC ($11,705 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 18.1% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($11,000 vs. $12,986)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston as North Greenville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 183.6% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($26,941 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. North Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC 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 CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 25 points higher than at North Greenville University (1116)
- Incoming CofC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at North Greenville University (25)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at North Greenville University (3.84)
- North Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than CofC (75.7%)
CofC vs. North Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than North Greenville University (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $12,700 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University and CofC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- North Greenville University and CofC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More North Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC 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/