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ECU ASU UNC Charlotte UNCW University of North Carolina at Asheville ETSU UNCG NC State UNC Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Pembroke AU BYU| Western Carolina University | North Greenville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WCU | North Greenville University | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Tigerville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 2,125 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #814 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | ngu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | North Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $23,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $23,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | $11,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $26,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WCU | North Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
WCU | North Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | North Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $222 |
Diversity |
WCU | North Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
WCU | North Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 28% | ||
Campus |
WCU | North Greenville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 2,125 students)
WCU vs. North Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or North Greenville University?
- North Greenville University is 2,259% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($23,590.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 371.8% higher at North Greenville University than Western Carolina University ($23,590.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than WCU ($11,705 vs. $13,022)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 1.6% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($11,000 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 495.2% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($26,941 vs. $4,526)
WCU vs. North Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or North Greenville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Greenville University or WCU .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 84 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at WCU (3.44)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than North Greenville University (76.1%)
WCU vs. North Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU or North Greenville University? 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 North Greenville University and WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than North Greenville University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $5,600 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,010)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More North Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/