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Overview |
AU | North Greenville University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Tigerville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,125 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #814 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | ngu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | North Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $23,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $23,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $11,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $26,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | North Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
AU | North Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | North Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $222 |
Diversity |
AU | North Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
AU | North Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 28% | ||
Campus |
AU | North Greenville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,125 students)
AU vs. North Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or North Greenville University?
- American University is 125% more expensive to attend than North Greenville University for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125% higher at AU than North Greenville University ($53,070.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than AU ($11,705 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 42.8% lower than costs at American University ($11,000 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 0.7% larger than aid received North Greenville University ($27,138 vs. $26,941)
AU vs. North Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU 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 AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 136 points higher than at North Greenville University (1116)
- Incoming AU 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 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at AU (3.7)
- North Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. North Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than North Greenville University (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $31,300 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,250)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/