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Overview |
North Greenville University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,590 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,590 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,705 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,941 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
North Greenville University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 23% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 2,125 students)
North Greenville University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or ETSU?
- North Greenville University is 205.5% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($23,590.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.6% higher at North Greenville University than East Tennessee State University ($23,590.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than ETSU ($11,705 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 14.4% lower than costs at North Greenville University ($9,613 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 208.3% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($26,941 vs. $8,739)
North Greenville University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or North Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 48 points higher than at ETSU (1068)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than North Greenville University (76.1%)
North Greenville University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University or ETSU? 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 ETSU and North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at North Greenville University is higher than East Tennessee State University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $33,500)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Greenville University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- ETSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than North Greenville University graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More North Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/