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Overview |
Grinnell | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,775 | 948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,342 | $58,042 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,342 | $58,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,878 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,446 | $24,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,782 | $43,844 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,988 | 3,914 | ||
| Admitted | 1,266 | 2,245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.7% | 57.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.1% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1418/1550 | 1210/1360 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Grinnell | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Beloit College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Beloit College based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 948 students)
Grinnell vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Beloit College?
- Grinnell College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Beloit College for in-state tuition ($64,342.00 vs. $58,042.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Grinnell than Beloit College ($64,342.00 vs. $58,042.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beloit College than Grinnell ($24,941 vs. $33,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 47.8% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($10,740 vs. $15,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beloit College than Grinnell College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 4.4% larger than aid received Beloit College ($45,782 vs. $43,844)
Grinnell vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or Grinnell .
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- Beloit College has a higher acceptance rate (57.4%) than Grinnell (12.7%)
Grinnell vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Beloit College? 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 Beloit College and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Beloit College (88% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Beloit College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $45,900)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beloit College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/