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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| Chicago State University | Greenville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Greenville University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Greenville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #651 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | greenville.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $29,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $29,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,614 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $20,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $22,664 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,275 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 809/1209 | ||
| 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 |
CSU | Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $23,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $238 |
Diversity |
CSU | Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 17% |
Students |
CSU | Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 37% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Greenville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,088 students)
CSU vs. Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Greenville University?
- Greenville University is 291.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.8% higher at Greenville University than Chicago State University ($29,998.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Greenville University ($6,446 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 43.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,614 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($22,664 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Greenville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Greenville University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Greenville University (1022) is 147 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Greenville University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Greenville University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Greenville University? 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 Greenville University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Chicago State University (52% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Greenville University earn on average $2,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,100 vs. $31,250)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($238 vs. $323)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/