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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion AU VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC Liberty University SU| North Greenville University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Greenville University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,590 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,590 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,705 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,941 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
North Greenville University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,125 students)
North Greenville University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or Longwood University?
- North Greenville University is 169.5% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($23,590.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at North Greenville University than Longwood University ($23,590.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than Longwood University ($11,705 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 30.2% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,000 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 160.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($26,941 vs. $10,332)
North Greenville University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or North Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 131 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than North Greenville University (76.1%)
North Greenville University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than North Greenville University (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $9,700 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University 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/