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Western Illinois University ISU Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Central Northern Michigan University DePaul Bradley CSU| Eastern Illinois University | Greenville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | Greenville University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Greenville, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #651 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | greenville.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $29,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $29,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $9,614 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $20,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $22,664 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 1,275 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 |
EIU | Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $23,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $238 |
Diversity |
EIU | Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 17% |
Students |
EIU | Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 37% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Greenville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,088 students)
EIU vs. Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Greenville University?
- Greenville University is 209% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.2% higher at Greenville University than Eastern Illinois University ($29,998.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Greenville University ($13,380 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 12.5% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,614 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Greenville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 92.5% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($22,664 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Greenville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Greenville University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Greenville University (1022) is 12 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Greenville University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($23,100 vs. $23,650)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($238 vs. $244)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU 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/