Greenville University vs. Methodist College

Comparable Facts

Compare Greenville University in Greenville, IL with Methodist College in Peoria, IL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Greenville University is larger than Methodist College based on total student enrollment (1,104 students vs. 267 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Greenville University is located in Greenville, IL (Distant Town setting); Methodist College is in Peoria, IL (Midsize City setting).
• Greenville University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Methodist College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Greenville University 13:1; Methodist College 5:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 32.9% lower than at Methodist College ($11,598 vs. $17,280).
• Out-of-state tuition is 78.8% higher at Greenville University than at Methodist College (about $14,192 more per year; $32,200 vs. $18,008).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Greenville University as at Methodist College (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 377.3% larger than aid received by Methodist College students ($24,281 vs. $5,087).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at Greenville University, required at Methodist College.
• Typical fall application deadline: Methodist College Jul 23, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Greenville University average a 3.23 high school GPA, 0.28 higher than at Methodist College (2.95).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.9% at Greenville University vs. 57.1% at Methodist College.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Greenville University graduates have a $8,150 lower median loan debt than Methodist College graduates ($23,100 vs. $31,250).
• Among borrowers, Greenville University graduates have an estimated $85 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Methodist College graduates ($238 vs. $323).
• More Methodist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greenville University students, three years after graduation (65% vs. 62%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.