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Overview |
North Greenville University | UTC | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,590 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,590 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,705 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,941 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Greenville University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $214 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
North Greenville University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 2,125 students)
North Greenville University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or UTC?
- North Greenville University is 195.2% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($23,590.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at UTC than North Greenville University ($24,110.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than UTC ($11,705 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 15.8% lower than costs at North Greenville University ($9,500 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 189.4% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($26,941 vs. $9,309)
North Greenville University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or North Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 29 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than North Greenville University (76.1%)
North Greenville University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University or UTC? 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 UTC and North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at North Greenville University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $7,100 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $33,500)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $708 lower median federal student loan debt than North Greenville University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $21,500)
- UTC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than North Greenville University graduates. ($214 vs. $222)
- More North Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/