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Randolph-Macon AU JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College CSU Mason Clemson| North Greenville University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Greenville University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,590 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,590 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,705 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,941 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
North Greenville University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
North Greenville University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Greenville University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,125 students vs. 1,826 students)
North Greenville University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 42.1% more expensive to attend than North Greenville University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at Roanoke College than North Greenville University ($33,510.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than Roanoke College ($11,705 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 39.7% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,000 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 34.3% larger than aid received North Greenville University ($36,176 vs. $26,941)
North Greenville University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or North Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 24 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than North Greenville University (76.1%)
North Greenville University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than North Greenville University (69% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $17,700 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/