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Overview |
Grinnell | Hillsdale College | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Hillsdale, Michigan | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,775 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | hillsdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Hillsdale College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,342 | $30,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,342 | $30,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,878 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,446 | $26,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,782 | $20,505 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Hillsdale College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,988 | 2,773 | ||
| Admitted | 1,266 | 571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.7% | 20.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.1% | 61.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1418/1550 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Hillsdale College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Hillsdale College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | N/A |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Hillsdale College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Grinnell | Hillsdale College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Hillsdale College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hillsdale College is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,775 students)
Grinnell vs. Hillsdale College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Hillsdale College?
- Grinnell College is 109% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale College for in-state tuition ($64,342.00 vs. $30,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109% higher at Grinnell than Hillsdale College ($64,342.00 vs. $30,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsdale College than Grinnell ($26,030 vs. $33,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale College are 20.5% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($13,180 vs. $15,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hillsdale College than Grinnell College (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 123.3% larger than aid received Hillsdale College ($45,782 vs. $20,505)
Grinnell vs. Hillsdale College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Hillsdale College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale College or Grinnell .
- Accepted freshman Hillsdale College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Grinnell (3.89)
- Hillsdale College has a higher acceptance rate (20.6%) than Grinnell (12.7%)
Grinnell vs. Hillsdale College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale College and Grinnell.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/