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Overview |
Greenville University | VWC | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Greenville University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 6% |
Students |
Greenville University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 20% more expensive to attend than Greenville University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at VWC than Greenville University ($36,010.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greenville University than VWC ($20,718 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 15.1% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($9,614 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 21.6% larger than aid received Greenville University ($27,568 vs. $22,664)
Greenville University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Greenville University (1022) is 40 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Greenville University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than VWC (81.4%)
Greenville University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or VWC? 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 VWC and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($23,100 vs. $27,000)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/