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ECU CofC UofSC Clemson Winthrop University UNCW Lander University AU West Virginia University Tech WVU UNCG CSU| North Greenville University | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Greenville University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,590 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,590 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,705 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,941 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
North Greenville University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $257 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
North Greenville University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 68% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 2,125 students)
North Greenville University vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or Coastal Carolina?
- North Greenville University is 105.8% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($23,590.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Coastal Carolina than North Greenville University ($28,310.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than Coastal Carolina ($11,705 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 3.5% lower than costs at North Greenville University ($10,628 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than Coastal Carolina University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 153.9% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($26,941 vs. $10,610)
North Greenville University vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or North Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 107 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Coastal Carolina (3.72)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than North Greenville University (76.1%)
North Greenville University vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at North Greenville University is the same as at Coastal Carolina University (46% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $8,700 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $3,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,930)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($222 vs. $257)
- More North Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/