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Overview |
Greenville University | BGSU | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Greenville University | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Greenville University | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $268 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 2% |
Students |
Greenville University | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or BGSU?
- Greenville University is 166.1% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Greenville University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($29,998.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Greenville University ($20,485 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 30.9% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($9,614 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 154.7% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($22,664 vs. $8,898)
Greenville University vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Greenville University (1022) is 10 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Greenville University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than BGSU (78.7%)
Greenville University vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Greenville University (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $3,300 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $2,900 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($23,100 vs. $26,000)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($238 vs. $268)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/