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Overview |
Greenville University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Greenville University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $261 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 0% |
Students |
Greenville University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | Memphis | ||
| 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
- University of Memphis is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Memphis?
- Greenville University is 259.2% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.5% higher at Greenville University than University of Memphis ($29,998.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Greenville University ($13,873 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 5.3% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($9,614 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 135.5% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($22,664 vs. $9,625)
Greenville University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 7 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming Greenville University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Greenville University (94.1%)
Greenville University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than University of Memphis (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $1,900 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $2,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($23,100 vs. $25,250)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($238 vs. $261)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/