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University of Lynchburg AU Longwood University EMU Liberty University CSU JMU Clemson RU VWC Furman CNU| North Greenville University | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Greenville University | BC | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,590 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,590 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,705 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,941 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 22, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Greenville University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
North Greenville University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 24% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Greenville University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,125 students vs. 1,421 students)
North Greenville University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 64.5% more expensive to attend than North Greenville University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at BC than North Greenville University ($38,800.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than BC ($11,705 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 25.7% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,000 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 26.7% larger than aid received North Greenville University ($34,142 vs. $26,941)
North Greenville University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or North Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 82 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than North Greenville University (76.1%)
North Greenville University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University or BC? 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 BC and North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than North Greenville University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $9,600 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/