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Overview |
Eastern | North Greenville University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Tigerville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 2,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | ngu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | North Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $11,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $20,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $20,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | North Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 3,243 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 2,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | North Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | North Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Eastern | North Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Eastern | North Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 2,219 students)
Eastern vs. North Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or North Greenville University?
- North Greenville University is 149.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at North Greenville University than Eastern Kentucky University ($24,500.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than North Greenville University ($10,852 vs. $20,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 2.3% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($11,470 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 79.3% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($20,544 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. North Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 88 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than North Greenville University (62.8%)
Eastern vs. North Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at North Greenville University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $4,400 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $2,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,695)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More North Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/