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AU| Greenville University | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Greenville University | SWU | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Greenville University | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Greenville University | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | SWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Wesleyan University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (1,175 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or SWU?
- Greenville University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Greenville University than Southern Wesleyan University ($29,998.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Greenville University ($17,639 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 0.4% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($9,614 vs. $9,650)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($22,664 vs. $19,636)
Greenville University vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Greenville University .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than SWU (51.2%)
Greenville University vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or SWU? 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 SWU and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($23,100 vs. $27,000)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/