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Overview |
Greenville University | UTC | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Greenville University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $214 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Greenville University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or UTC?
- Greenville University is 275.4% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Greenville University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($29,998.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Greenville University ($14,417 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 1.2% lower than costs at Greenville University ($9,500 vs. $9,614)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 143.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($22,664 vs. $9,309)
Greenville University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 65 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than UTC (82.6%)
Greenville University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or UTC? 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 UTC and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $300 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $40,300)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $2,308 lower median federal student loan debt than Greenville University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $23,100)
- UTC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Greenville University graduates. ($214 vs. $238)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC 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/