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Carleton College Macalester College Oberlin Kenyon Cornell College Haverford College Cornell WUSTL Reed Davidson Swarthmore Colby College| Coe College | Grinnell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coe College | Grinnell | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Grinnell, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 1,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | grinnell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Grinnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $60,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $60,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $33,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $42,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Coe College | Grinnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,997 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Grinnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Grinnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $13,170 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $136 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Grinnell | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Coe College | Grinnell | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | Grinnell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grinnell College is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (1,759 students vs. 1,264 students)
Coe College vs. Grinnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Grinnell?
- Grinnell College is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Coe College for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $50,314.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Grinnell than Coe College ($60,988.00 vs. $50,314.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Grinnell ($21,237 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 37.8% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($10,920 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 2.2% larger than aid received Grinnell College ($43,143 vs. $42,231)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Grinnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grinnell or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 276 points higher than at Coe College (1126)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Coe College (25)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Coe College (3.74)
Coe College vs. Grinnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or Grinnell? 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 Grinnell and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Coe College (88% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $48,100)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $14,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $28,105)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($136 vs. $290)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coe College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/