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Overview |
ECU | North Greenville University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Tigerville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 2,125 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #814 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | ngu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | North Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $23,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $23,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $11,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $26,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
ECU | North Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
ECU | North Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | North Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $222 |
Diversity |
ECU | North Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
ECU | North Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 28% | ||
Campus |
ECU | 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
- East Carolina University is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 2,125 students)
ECU vs. North Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or North Greenville University?
- North Greenville University is 429.9% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($23,590.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at North Greenville University than East Carolina University ($23,590.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than ECU ($11,705 vs. $14,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 1.7% lower than costs at North Greenville University ($10,816 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than East Carolina University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 198.7% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($26,941 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. North Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU 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 ECU .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 63 points higher than at ECU (1053)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ECU (23)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than North Greenville University (76.1%)
ECU vs. North Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than North Greenville University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $10,400 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,788)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($222 vs. $256)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/