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Overview |
Grinnell | Olin College | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $152 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Grinnell | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Olin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Olin College based on total student enrollment (1,759 students vs. 386 students)
Grinnell vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Olin College?
- Grinnell College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Olin College for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Grinnell than Olin College of Engineering ($60,988.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grinnell College than Olin College ($33,467 vs. $38,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 23.1% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($15,048 vs. $18,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 4.2% larger than aid received Olin College of Engineering ($42,231 vs. $40,522)
Grinnell vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 104 points higher than at Grinnell (1402)
- Incoming Olin College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Grinnell (32)
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Grinnell (3.89)
- Olin College has a higher acceptance rate (19.1%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Olin 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 Olin College and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Grinnell College (96% vs. 88%)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $1,540 lower median federal student loan debt than Olin College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $14,710)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Olin College graduates. ($136 vs. $152)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/