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Overview |
Grinnell | Andrews University | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Berrien Springs, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 2,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #403 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | andrews.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $31,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $31,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $9,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $24,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $18,557 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 1,226 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 1,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1100/1350 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Grinnell | Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Andrews University is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,858 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Andrews University?
- Grinnell College is 93.8% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.8% higher at Grinnell than Andrews University ($60,988.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than Grinnell ($24,194 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 58.8% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($9,474 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Andrews University than Grinnell College (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 127.6% larger than aid received Andrews University ($42,231 vs. $18,557)
Grinnell vs. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Andrews University or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 311 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Andrews University (24)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Andrews University (3.64)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Andrews 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 Andrews University and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Andrews University (88% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $43,700)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/