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Overview |
North Greenville University | UofSC | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,590 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,590 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,705 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,941 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
North Greenville University | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
North Greenville University | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 47% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 2,125 students)
North Greenville University vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or UofSC?
- North Greenville University is 92% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($23,590.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at UofSC than North Greenville University ($33,528.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than UofSC ($11,705 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 7.1% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($11,000 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than University of South Carolina Columbia (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 291.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($26,941 vs. $6,880)
North Greenville University vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or North Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 104 points higher than at North Greenville University (1116)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at North Greenville University (25)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- North Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than UofSC (64.1%)
North Greenville University vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University or UofSC? 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 UofSC and North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than North Greenville University (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $18,200 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/