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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU AU Campbell University SCAD| Greensboro College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Greensboro College | CSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 898 | 3,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greensboro.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greensboro College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,300 | $30,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $30,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,964 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,783 | $21,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,676 | $22,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Greensboro College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,143 | 6,072 | ||
| Admitted | 2,893 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1100 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Greensboro College | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greensboro College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Greensboro College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Greensboro College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Greensboro College | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Greensboro College based on total student enrollment (3,545 students vs. 898 students)
Greensboro College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greensboro College or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 49.7% more expensive to attend than Greensboro College for in-state tuition ($30,380.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.7% higher at CSU than Greensboro College ($30,380.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greensboro College than CSU ($19,783 vs. $21,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 3.2% lower than costs at Greensboro College ($11,590 vs. $11,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greensboro College than Charleston Southern University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 52.7% larger than aid received Greensboro College ($22,411 vs. $14,676)
Greensboro College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greensboro College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Greensboro College .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 138 points higher than at Greensboro College (892)
- Incoming CSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Greensboro College (18)
- Accepted freshman Greensboro College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Greensboro College has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than CSU (76.1%)
Greensboro College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greensboro College or CSU? 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 CSU and Greensboro College.
- The graduation rate at Greensboro College is higher than Charleston Southern University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $100 more per year than Greensboro College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $39,700)
- Charleston Southern University and Greensboro College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Charleston Southern University and Greensboro College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greensboro College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/