Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Eastern Murray State University Kentucky Louisville UTC AU NKU University of Southern Indiana Middle Tennessee State University Austin Peay State University KSU Liberty University| Western Kentucky University | North Greenville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
WKU | North Greenville University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Tigerville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 2,125 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #814 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | ngu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
WKU | North Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $23,590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $23,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $11,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $26,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WKU | North Greenville University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
WKU | North Greenville University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
WKU | North Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $222 |
Diversity |
WKU | North Greenville University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
WKU | North Greenville University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 28% | ||
Campus |
WKU | 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 Kentucky University is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 2,125 students)
WKU vs. North Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or North Greenville University?
- North Greenville University is 112.3% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($23,590.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at WKU than North Greenville University ($27,000.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than WKU ($11,705 vs. $12,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 0.7% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($11,000 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 162.6% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($26,941 vs. $10,260)
WKU vs. North Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU 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 WKU .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 69 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than North Greenville University (76.1%)
WKU vs. North Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU 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 WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than North Greenville University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $3,600 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,250)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More North Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/