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AU Liberty University CSU Clemson Furman Cedarville University Wofford College CUW PC Francis Marion University| Southern Wesleyan University | North Greenville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWU | North Greenville University | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Tigerville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 2,125 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #814 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | ngu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | North Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $23,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $23,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $11,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $26,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SWU | North Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 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 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
SWU | North Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | North Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
SWU | North Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
SWU | North Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 28% | ||
Campus |
SWU | North Greenville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Greenville University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (2,125 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. North Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or North Greenville University?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than North Greenville University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at SWU than North Greenville University ($26,520.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than SWU ($11,705 vs. $17,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 14% lower than costs at North Greenville University ($9,650 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University as North Greenville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 37.2% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($26,941 vs. $19,636)
SWU vs. North Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU 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 SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at North Greenville University (3.84)
- North Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. North Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at North Greenville University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $11,300 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More North Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/