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Lehigh Bucknell Carleton College Villanova Macalester College Fordham Oberlin Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College| Grinnell College | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grinnell | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $268 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Grinnell | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lafayette College is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Lafayette College?
- Grinnell College is 5% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Grinnell than Lafayette College ($60,988.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grinnell College than Lafayette College ($33,467 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 15.2% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($15,048 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Grinnell College (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 69.1% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($42,231 vs. $24,981)
Grinnell vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 108 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is the same as at Lafayette College (88% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $21,500 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $12,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $26,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($136 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grinnell students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/