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Overview |
Greenville University | OU | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Ottawa, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 953 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | ottawa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $29,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $29,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $11,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $26,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Greenville University | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 3,331 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 2,606 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 860/1100 | ||
| 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 | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $21,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $226 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | OU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 14% |
Students |
Greenville University | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | OU | ||
| 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
- Greenville University is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (1,088 students vs. 953 students)
Greenville University vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or OU?
- Greenville University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Greenville University than Ottawa University Ottawa ($29,998.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greenville University than OU ($20,718 vs. $26,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 24.1% lower than costs at Ottawa University Ottawa ($9,614 vs. $11,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University as Ottawa University Ottawa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 2.8% larger than aid received Greenville University ($23,303 vs. $22,664)
Greenville University vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Greenville University .
- Accepted freshman Greenville University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at OU (3.12)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than OU (78.2%)
Greenville University vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or OU? 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 OU and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Ottawa University Ottawa (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa earn on average $6,100 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,300)
- Ottawa University Ottawa students graduate with a $1,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Greenville University graduates. ($21,875 vs. $23,100)
- OU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Greenville University graduates. ($226 vs. $238)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/