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Overview |
North Greenville University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,590 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,590 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,705 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,941 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
North Greenville University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $144 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
North Greenville University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 79% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 2,125 students)
North Greenville University vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 146.4% more expensive to attend than North Greenville University for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.4% higher at Vanderbilt than North Greenville University ($58,130.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than Vanderbilt ($11,705 vs. $25,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 80.6% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($11,000 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than Vanderbilt University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 100.2% larger than aid received North Greenville University ($53,932 vs. $26,941)
North Greenville University vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or North Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 382 points higher than at North Greenville University (1116)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at North Greenville University (25)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at North Greenville University (3.84)
- North Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
North Greenville University vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than North Greenville University (92% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $49,600 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $33,500)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Greenville University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,500)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than North Greenville University graduates. ($144 vs. $222)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/