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Overview |
Greenville University | BSU | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Greenville University | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 1090/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Greenville University | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $258 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Greenville University | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or BSU?
- Greenville University is 255.7% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Greenville University than Ball State University ($29,998.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Greenville University ($12,615 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 13.4% lower than costs at Ball State University ($9,614 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 98.5% larger than aid received Ball State University ($22,664 vs. $11,418)
Greenville University vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 48 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming Greenville University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than BSU (68.9%)
Greenville University vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or BSU? 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 BSU and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Greenville University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($23,100 vs. $25,000)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($238 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/