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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois Bradley| Greenville University | Western Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Greenville University | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 7,643 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $9,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $9,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $15,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 9,219 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 6,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Greenville University | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $255 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 2% |
Students |
Greenville University | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | Western Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Western Illinois University?
- Greenville University is 215.3% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.3% higher at Greenville University than Western Illinois University ($29,998.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Greenville University ($11,213 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 9.2% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,614 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 45% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($22,664 vs. $15,632)
Greenville University vs. Western Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or Western Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Illinois University or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Greenville University (1022) is 52 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Greenville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Greenville University vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University or Western Illinois University? 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 Western Illinois University and Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Greenville University (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $1,604 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($23,100 vs. $24,704)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($238 vs. $255)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/