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Overview |
Grinnell | Drury University | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | drury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Drury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $32,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $32,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $10,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $20,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $24,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Drury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 2,382 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 1,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 63.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Drury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Drury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $24,141 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $249 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Drury University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Grinnell | Drury University | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Drury University | ||
| 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
- Grinnell College is larger than than Drury University based on total student enrollment (1,759 students vs. 1,595 students)
Grinnell vs. Drury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Drury University?
- Grinnell College is 87.7% more expensive to attend than Drury University for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.7% higher at Grinnell than Drury University ($60,988.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drury University than Grinnell ($20,996 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drury University are 47.1% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($10,232 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drury University than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 72.1% larger than aid received Drury University ($42,231 vs. $24,535)
Grinnell vs. Drury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Drury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drury University or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 217 points higher than at Drury University (1185)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Drury University (26)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Drury University (3.79)
- Drury University has a higher acceptance rate (63.4%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Drury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Drury 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 Drury University and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Drury University (88% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $24,100 more per year than Drury University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $35,400)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $10,971 lower median federal student loan debt than Drury University graduates. ($13,170 vs. $24,141)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Drury University graduates. ($136 vs. $249)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drury University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/