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Overview |
Greenville University | GVSU | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 22,269 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #777 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $14,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $20,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,658 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $17,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,282 | $8,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Greenville University | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,273 | 24,297 | ||
| Admitted | 1,214 | 23,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 811/1219 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Greenville University | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $258 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 0% |
Students |
Greenville University | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | GVSU | ||
| 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 1,053 students)
Greenville University vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or GVSU?
- Greenville University is 105.1% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $14,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at Greenville University than Grand Valley State University ($29,998.00 vs. $20,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Greenville University ($17,995 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 4.5% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($10,658 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Grand Valley State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 149.7% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($22,282 vs. $8,925)
Greenville University vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 68 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than GVSU (94.7%)
Greenville University vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Greenville University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($23,100 vs. $25,000)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($238 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/