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Overview |
Emory | Grinnell | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Grinnell, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 1,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #55 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | grinnell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Grinnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $60,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $60,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $33,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $42,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 91% |
Admission |
Emory | Grinnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 9,997 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 1,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 10.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 40.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1380/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Grinnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Grinnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $13,170 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $136 |
Diversity |
Emory | Grinnell | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emory | Grinnell | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Grinnell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 1,759 students)
Emory vs. Grinnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Grinnell?
- Grinnell College is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Grinnell than Emory University ($60,988.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Grinnell ($26,680 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 13.1% lower than costs at Emory University ($15,048 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Emory University (91% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 15.8% larger than aid received Grinnell College ($48,914 vs. $42,231)
Emory vs. Grinnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Grinnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grinnell or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 22 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.4%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Emory vs. Grinnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Grinnell College (90% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $22,000 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $4,063 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($13,170 vs. $17,233)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($136 vs. $178)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/