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AU Liberty University Lander University CSU Coastal Carolina Wake Forest University of West Georgia Clemson UNCG Converse College Furman USC Beaufort| North Greenville University | University of South Carolina Upstate | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Greenville University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,590 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,590 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,705 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,941 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
North Greenville University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| 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
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 2,125 students)
North Greenville University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- North Greenville University is 110.5% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($23,590.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at North Greenville University than University of South Carolina Upstate ($23,590.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than University of South Carolina-Upstate ($11,705 vs. $13,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 15.5% lower than costs at North Greenville University ($9,520 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 123.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($26,941 vs. $12,038)
North Greenville University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or North Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 166 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 1.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than North Greenville University (76.1%)
North Greenville University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 University of South Carolina-Upstate and North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at North Greenville University is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $5,800 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More North Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/