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Overview |
Grinnell | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,775 | 2,432 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,342 | $47,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,342 | $47,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,878 | $12,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,446 | $22,759 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,782 | $33,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,988 | 3,185 | ||
| Admitted | 1,266 | 2,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.7% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.1% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1418/1550 | 1146/1393 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $250 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Grinnell | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Hamline 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
- Hamline University is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,432 students vs. 1,775 students)
Grinnell vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Hamline University?
- Grinnell College is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($64,342.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Grinnell than Hamline University ($64,342.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Grinnell ($22,759 vs. $33,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 32% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($12,030 vs. $15,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than Grinnell College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 34.7% larger than aid received Hamline University ($45,782 vs. $33,981)
Grinnell vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 275 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Grinnell (12.7%)
Grinnell vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Hamline 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 Hamline University and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Hamline University (88% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Hamline University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $55,100)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $11,080 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($13,170 vs. $24,250)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($136 vs. $250)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/