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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Greenville University | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Greenville University | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #454 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Greenville University | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $246 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Greenville University | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | Northern Illinois | ||
| 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
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Northern Illinois?
- Greenville University is 206.4% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.4% higher at Greenville University than Northern Illinois University ($29,998.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Greenville University ($13,884 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 18.8% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($9,614 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 80.6% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($22,664 vs. $12,552)
Greenville University vs. Northern Illinois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 7 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming Greenville University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Greenville University vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or Northern Illinois? 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 Northern Illinois and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than Greenville University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $759 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($23,100 vs. $23,859)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($238 vs. $246)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/