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Overview |
Greenville University | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 5,756 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $10,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $20,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $15,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 4,603 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 2,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/28 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 810/1010 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Greenville University | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $149 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 3% |
Students |
Greenville University | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Northeastern Illinois University?
- Greenville University is 197.3% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Greenville University than Northeastern Illinois University ($29,998.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Greenville University ($14,262 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 11.7% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($9,614 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 49.7% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($22,664 vs. $15,143)
Greenville University vs. Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or Northeastern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern Illinois University or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Greenville University (1022) is 152 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Greenville University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Greenville University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Greenville University vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or Northeastern Illinois University? 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 Northeastern Illinois University and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (52% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Greenville University earn on average $300 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $8,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Greenville University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $23,100)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Greenville University graduates. ($149 vs. $238)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/