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Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU MSU University of Missouri-Columbia Arkansas Southwest Baptist University Pitt State| Greenville University | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Greenville University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 960/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Greenville University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $215 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 3% |
Students |
Greenville University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Missouri Southern?
- Greenville University is 273.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at Greenville University than Missouri Southern State University ($29,998.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Greenville University ($10,061 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 26.1% lower than costs at Greenville University ($7,624 vs. $9,614)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University as Missouri Southern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 182.7% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($22,664 vs. $8,016)
Greenville University vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 8 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming Greenville University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Greenville University (94.1%)
Greenville University vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Greenville University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $2,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Greenville University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $23,100)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Greenville University graduates. ($215 vs. $238)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern 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/