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Overview |
Greenville University | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $289 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Greenville University | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | Ripon College | ||
| 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,088 students vs. 766 students)
Greenville University vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 64.3% more expensive to attend than Greenville University for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at Ripon College than Greenville University ($49,300.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greenville University than Ripon College ($20,718 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 1.3% lower than costs at Greenville University ($9,490 vs. $9,614)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 71.3% larger than aid received Greenville University ($38,826 vs. $22,664)
Greenville University vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 83 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Ripon College (81.3%)
Greenville University vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or Ripon College? 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 Ripon College and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Greenville University (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $4,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($23,100 vs. $28,000)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($238 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College 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/