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Overview |
Greenville University | SAU | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Greenville University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $248 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 5% |
Students |
Greenville University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | SAU | ||
| 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
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Greenville University for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at SAU than Greenville University ($31,020.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greenville University than SAU ($20,718 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 10.8% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($9,614 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($22,664 vs. $20,677)
Greenville University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 51 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming SAU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than SAU (47.3%)
Greenville University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or SAU? 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 SAU and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Greenville University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $943 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($23,100 vs. $24,043)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($238 vs. $248)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/