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Overview |
Greenville University | Union College | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 1310/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Greenville University | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 0% |
Students |
Greenville University | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | Union 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
- Union College is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Union College?
- Union College is 112% more expensive to attend than Greenville University for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112% higher at Union College than Greenville University ($63,603.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greenville University than Union College ($20,718 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 64% lower than costs at Union College ($9,614 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 65.6% larger than aid received Greenville University ($37,530 vs. $22,664)
Greenville University vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Greenville University .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Union College (46.5%)
Greenville University vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or Union 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 Union College and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Greenville University (86% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $33,900 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($23,100 vs. $27,000)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/