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Overview |
Greenville University | WMU | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 16,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #777 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $18,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,658 | $11,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,282 | $8,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Greenville University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,273 | 20,100 | ||
| Admitted | 1,214 | 17,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 811/1219 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $275 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Greenville University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 1,053 students)
Greenville University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or WMU?
- Greenville University is 97.4% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at Greenville University than Western Michigan University ($29,998.00 vs. $18,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Greenville University ($20,183 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 9.9% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,658 vs. $11,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Western Michigan University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 171.2% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($22,282 vs. $8,217)
Greenville University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 8 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming Greenville University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than WMU (84.7%)
Greenville University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or WMU? 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 WMU and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Greenville University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $3,533 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($23,100 vs. $26,633)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($238 vs. $275)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/