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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Greenville University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Greenville University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $232 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 0% |
Students |
Greenville University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Southern Illinois University?
- Greenville University is 211.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.2% higher at Greenville University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($29,998.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Greenville University ($16,990 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 10.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,614 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 101.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($22,664 vs. $11,269)
Greenville University vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 10 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming Greenville University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Greenville University vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or Southern 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 Southern Illinois University and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $7,500 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,300)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than Greenville University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,100)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Greenville University graduates. ($232 vs. $238)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/