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Overview |
Greensboro College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 898 | 3,558 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greensboro.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greensboro College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,300 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,964 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,783 | $14,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,676 | $18,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Greensboro College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,143 | 1,290 | ||
| Admitted | 2,893 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 81.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.2% | 13.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Greensboro College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greensboro College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Greensboro College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Greensboro College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Greensboro College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Greensboro College based on total student enrollment (3,558 students vs. 898 students)
Greensboro College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greensboro College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Greensboro College for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Greensboro College ($23,900.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Greensboro College ($14,882 vs. $19,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 20.8% lower than costs at Greensboro College ($9,900 vs. $11,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greensboro College than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 27.7% larger than aid received Greensboro College ($18,747 vs. $14,676)
Greensboro College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greensboro College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Greensboro College .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Greensboro College (3.35)
- Greensboro College has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (81.8%)
Greensboro College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greensboro College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Greensboro College.
- The graduation rate at Greensboro College is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (40% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Greensboro College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Greensboro College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Greensboro College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/