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Overview |
Greenville University | UIC | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 33,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #234 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | uic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | UIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $10,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $25,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $10,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $13,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Greenville University | UIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 23,562 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 18,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Greenville University | UIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | UIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $193 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | UIC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 2% |
Students |
Greenville University | UIC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | UIC | ||
| 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
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. UIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or UIC?
- Greenville University is 173.5% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Greenville University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($29,998.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Greenville University ($10,384 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 49.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($9,614 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 64.1% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($22,664 vs. $13,813)
Greenville University vs. UIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or UIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIC or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 70 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming UIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than UIC (78.7%)
Greenville University vs. UIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or UIC? 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 UIC and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Greenville University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $21,600 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $40,300)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $4,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Greenville University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,100)
- UIC graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Greenville University graduates. ($193 vs. $238)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/