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Overview |
Greenville University | HSU | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Greenville University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $268 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Greenville University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Greenville University for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at HSU than Greenville University ($30,694.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greenville University than HSU ($20,718 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 3.8% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,614 vs. $9,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Greenville University ($22,695 vs. $22,664)
Greenville University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 8 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming Greenville University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than HSU (88.2%)
Greenville University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or HSU? 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 HSU and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Hardin Simmons University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $2,889 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($23,100 vs. $25,989)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($238 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/