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Overview |
Greenville University | CU | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Greenville University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Greenville University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $224 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 16% |
Students |
Greenville University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or CU?
- Greenville University is 19% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Greenville University than Cumberland University ($29,998.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Greenville University ($18,528 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 6.9% lower than costs at Greenville University ($8,990 vs. $9,614)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($22,664 vs. $22,145)
Greenville University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Greenville University (1022) is 33 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Greenville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than CU (66.2%)
Greenville University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or CU? 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 CU and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Cumberland University (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Greenville University earn on average $400 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $1,371 lower median federal student loan debt than Greenville University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $23,100)
- CU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Greenville University graduates. ($224 vs. $238)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/