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ISU OU Wartburg College St. Ambrose University Northern Illinois William Penn University University of Sioux Falls UNI DePaul| Greenville University | Upper Iowa University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Greenville University | UIU | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Fayette, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #737 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | uiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | UIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $32,589 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $32,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $24,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $25,788 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Greenville University | UIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 1,405 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 890/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Greenville University | UIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | UIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $248 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | UIU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 3% |
Students |
Greenville University | UIU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | UIU | ||
| 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
- Upper Iowa University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (3,072 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. UIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or UIU?
- Upper Iowa University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Greenville University for in-state tuition ($32,589.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at UIU than Greenville University ($32,589.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greenville University than UIU ($20,718 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 0.3% lower than costs at Upper Iowa University ($9,614 vs. $9,644)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University as Upper Iowa University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Greenville University ($25,788 vs. $22,664)
Greenville University vs. UIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or UIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIU or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Greenville University (1022) is 92 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming Greenville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than UIU (54.2%)
Greenville University vs. UIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or UIU? 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 UIU and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Upper Iowa University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Upper Iowa University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than UIU graduates. ($23,100 vs. $24,000)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UIU graduates. ($238 vs. $248)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU 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/