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Overview |
Grinnell | Denison | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $268 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Grinnell | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Denison?
- Grinnell College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Grinnell than Denison University ($60,988.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grinnell College than Denison ($33,467 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 4.5% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($14,400 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Grinnell College (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 15.7% larger than aid received Denison University ($42,231 vs. $36,497)
Grinnell vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Grinnell .
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Denison? 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 Denison and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Denison University (88% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $56,100)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $12,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($13,170 vs. $26,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($136 vs. $268)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/