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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| North Greenville University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Greenville University | JMU | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,219 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #670 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,470 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,264 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,544 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 2,036 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
North Greenville University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $216 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
North Greenville University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 26% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 2,219 students)
North Greenville University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or JMU?
- North Greenville University is 209.6% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at JMU than North Greenville University ($25,128.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than JMU ($20,264 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 9.7% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,470 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than James Madison University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 361% larger than aid received James Madison University ($20,544 vs. $4,456)
North Greenville University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or North Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 18 points higher than at North Greenville University (1116)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than North Greenville University (62.8%)
North Greenville University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University or JMU? 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 JMU and North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than North Greenville University (81% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $26,800 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $33,500)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than North Greenville University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $21,500)
- JMU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than North Greenville University graduates. ($216 vs. $222)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/