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Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU AU Virginia Tech VCU Mason University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise Liberty University CNU| North Greenville University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Greenville University | RU | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,590 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,590 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,705 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,941 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
North Greenville University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,125 students)
North Greenville University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or RU?
- North Greenville University is 189.2% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($23,590.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at North Greenville University than Radford University ($23,590.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than RU ($11,705 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 4.1% lower than costs at North Greenville University ($10,567 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 176.8% larger than aid received Radford University ($26,941 vs. $9,733)
North Greenville University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or North Greenville University .
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than North Greenville University (76.1%)
North Greenville University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University or RU? 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 RU and North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than North Greenville University (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $13,900 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/