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Overview |
Grinnell | Benedictine College | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Atchison, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 2,362 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #662 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | benedictine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Benedictine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $32,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $32,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $11,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $30,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $20,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Benedictine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 2,895 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 2,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Benedictine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Benedictine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Benedictine College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Grinnell | Benedictine College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Benedictine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine College is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,362 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Benedictine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Benedictine College?
- Grinnell College is 85.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at Grinnell than Benedictine College ($60,988.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine College than Grinnell ($30,067 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 29.9% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($11,580 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 102% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($42,231 vs. $20,907)
Grinnell vs. Benedictine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Benedictine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine College or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 273 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Benedictine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Benedictine 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 Benedictine College and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Benedictine College (88% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $16,900 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $42,600)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine 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/