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Overview |
Greenville University | BC | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Greenville University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Greenville University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 4% |
Students |
Greenville University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | BC | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 29.3% more expensive to attend than Greenville University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at BC than Greenville University ($38,800.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Greenville University ($19,332 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 43.9% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($9,614 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 50.6% larger than aid received Greenville University ($34,142 vs. $22,664)
Greenville University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 12 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than BC (90.4%)
Greenville University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or BC? 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 BC and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Greenville University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($23,100 vs. $27,000)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/