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Overview |
Grinnell | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $252 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Grinnell | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Bethel University?
- Grinnell College is 48.4% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Grinnell than Bethel University ($60,988.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Grinnell ($29,915 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 31% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($11,490 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Grinnell College (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 71.8% larger than aid received Bethel University ($42,231 vs. $24,586)
Grinnell vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 275 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Bethel 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 Bethel University and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Bethel University (88% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $50,100)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $11,230 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($13,170 vs. $24,400)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($136 vs. $252)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University 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/