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AU Liberty University CSU Clemson Furman Cedarville University Emory and Henry College Wofford College CUW Longwood University PC Francis Marion University| North Greenville University | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Greenville University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,219 | 464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #670 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,500 | $23,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,470 | $14,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,264 | $25,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,544 | $15,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,136 | ||
| Admitted | 2,036 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
North Greenville University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
North Greenville University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 49% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| 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
- North Greenville University is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (2,219 students vs. 464 students)
North Greenville University vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or Sweet Briar College?
- North Greenville University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at North Greenville University than Sweet Briar College ($24,500.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than Sweet Briar College ($20,264 vs. $25,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 28.3% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($11,470 vs. $14,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 29.4% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($20,544 vs. $15,880)
North Greenville University vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or North Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 18 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Sweet Briar College (25)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than North Greenville University (62.8%)
North Greenville University vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University or Sweet Briar College? 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 Sweet Briar College and North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than North Greenville University (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Sweet Briar College earn on average $8,200 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/