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Overview |
Grinnell | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1075/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Grinnell | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Luther- Norse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (1,759 students vs. 1,610 students)
Grinnell vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Luther- Norse?
- Grinnell College is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Grinnell than Luther College ($60,988.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Grinnell ($25,734 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 41% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($10,670 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 19.2% larger than aid received Luther College ($42,231 vs. $35,441)
Grinnell vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 223 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Luther College (88% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $50,000)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/