Paine College vs. North American University

Comparable Facts

Compare Paine College in Augusta, GA with North American University in Stafford, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

North American University is larger than Paine College based on total student enrollment (983 students vs. 390 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Paine College is located in Augusta, GA (Midsize City setting); North American University is in Stafford, TX (Large Suburban setting).
• Paine College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. North American University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Paine College 11:1; North American University 17:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 41% lower than at North American University ($7,512 vs. $12,726).
• Out-of-state tuition is 5.8% higher at North American University than at Paine College (about $840 more per year; $15,436 vs. $14,596).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Paine College than at North American University (100% vs. 98%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by North American University students is 2.6% larger than aid received by Paine College students ($12,455 vs. $12,145).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Paine College, not reported at North American University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Paine College Jul 1, 2027; North American University Jul 31, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at North American University average a 3.0 high school GPA, 0.19 higher than at Paine College (2.81).

Loans and repayment

• More North American University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation (17% vs. 15%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.