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Overview |
Greenville University | WKU | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Greenville University | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Greenville University | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $250 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Greenville University | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | WKU | ||
| 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or WKU?
- Greenville University is 170% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Greenville University than Western Kentucky University ($29,998.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Greenville University ($12,625 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 15.2% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,614 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 120.9% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($22,664 vs. $10,260)
Greenville University vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 25 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming WKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Greenville University (94.1%)
Greenville University vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or WKU? 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 WKU and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Western Kentucky University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Greenville University earn on average $3,200 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,100)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $1,150 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($23,100 vs. $24,250)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($238 vs. $250)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/