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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Greenville University | Illinois State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Greenville University | ISU | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Normal, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 20,683 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #493 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | illinoisstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $11,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $23,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $20,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $11,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Greenville University | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 19,596 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 16,899 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 1000/1210 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Greenville University | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $227 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 0% |
Students |
Greenville University | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or ISU?
- Greenville University is 153.4% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Greenville University than Illinois State University ($29,998.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Greenville University ($20,551 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 10.3% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($9,614 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 95.1% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($22,664 vs. $11,619)
Greenville University vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 68 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming ISU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than ISU (86.2%)
Greenville University vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or ISU? 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 ISU and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Greenville University (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,300)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Greenville University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,100)
- ISU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Greenville University graduates. ($227 vs. $238)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/