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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| Greenville University | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Greenville University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Greenville University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $194 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 3% |
Students |
Greenville University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Greenville University is 211% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Greenville University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($29,998.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Greenville University ($11,733 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 8.3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,614 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 59.9% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($22,664 vs. $14,175)
Greenville University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 46 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
Greenville University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Greenville University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $7,200 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,300)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $4,307 lower median federal student loan debt than Greenville University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $23,100)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Greenville University graduates. ($194 vs. $238)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/