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Overview |
Grinnell | Centre College | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Danville, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #147 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | centre.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Centre College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $48,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $48,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $23,584 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $37,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Centre College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 2,724 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 1,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1195/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Centre College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Centre College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Centre College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Grinnell | Centre College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Centre 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 Centre College based on total student enrollment (1,759 students vs. 1,357 students)
Grinnell vs. Centre College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Centre College?
- Grinnell College is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Centre College for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Grinnell than Centre College ($60,988.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than Grinnell ($23,584 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 22.3% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($12,300 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 13.8% larger than aid received Centre College ($42,231 vs. $37,116)
Grinnell vs. Centre College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Centre College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centre College or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 123 points higher than at Centre College (1279)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Centre College (29)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- Centre College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Centre College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Centre 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 Centre College and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Centre College (88% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $52,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centre College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/