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Overview |
North Greenville University | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,590 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,590 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,705 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,941 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
North Greenville University | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
North Greenville University | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 45% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | Tennessee | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 2,125 students)
North Greenville University vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or Tennessee?
- North Greenville University is 108.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($23,590.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Tennessee than North Greenville University ($29,522.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than Tennessee ($11,705 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 10.5% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($11,000 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 154.3% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($26,941 vs. $10,593)
North Greenville University vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or North Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 98 points higher than at North Greenville University (1116)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at North Greenville University (25)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- North Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
North Greenville University vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than North Greenville University (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $22,800 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $33,500)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Greenville University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than North Greenville University graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/