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Overview |
North Greenville University | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,590 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,590 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,705 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,941 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
North Greenville University | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
North Greenville University | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 44% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | Wofford 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 Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,125 students vs. 1,823 students)
North Greenville University vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 110.9% more expensive to attend than North Greenville University for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.9% higher at Wofford College than North Greenville University ($49,760.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than Wofford College ($11,705 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 35.6% lower than costs at Wofford College ($11,000 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 33.6% larger than aid received North Greenville University ($36,005 vs. $26,941)
North Greenville University vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or North Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 54 points higher than at North Greenville University (1116)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) 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 Wofford College (3.7)
- North Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
North Greenville University vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University or Wofford 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 Wofford College and North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than North Greenville University (79% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $24,600 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $4,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,747)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/