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Overview |
Greenville University | SIUE | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Greenville University | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Greenville University | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $221 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Greenville University | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | SIUE | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or SIUE?
- Greenville University is 222.4% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.4% higher at Greenville University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($29,998.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Greenville University ($13,586 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 6.8% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($9,614 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 112.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($22,664 vs. $10,649)
Greenville University vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 48 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Greenville University (94.1%)
Greenville University vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is the same as at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $6,700 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,300)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $1,670 lower median federal student loan debt than Greenville University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $23,100)
- SIUE graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Greenville University graduates. ($221 vs. $238)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE 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/