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Overview |
Grinnell | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Rolla, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 7,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #226 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | mst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $9,696 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $28,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $14,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $13,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 6,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 5,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1173/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $24,563 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $253 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Grinnell | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri University of Science and Technology is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (7,080 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Missouri University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Missouri University of Science and Technology?
- Grinnell College is 529% more expensive to attend than Missouri University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $9,696.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.7% higher at Grinnell than Missouri University of Science and Technology ($60,988.00 vs. $28,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri University of Science and Technology than Grinnell ($14,023 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri University of Science and Technology are 33.8% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($11,248 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri University of Science and Technology than Grinnell College (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 206.5% larger than aid received Missouri University of Science and Technology ($42,231 vs. $13,779)
Grinnell vs. Missouri University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Missouri University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri University of Science and Technology or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 141 points higher than at Missouri University of Science and Technology (1261)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Missouri University of Science and Technology (28)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Missouri University of Science and Technology (3.81)
- Missouri University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Missouri University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Missouri University of Science and Technology? 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Missouri University of Science and Technology (88% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology earn on average $8,900 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $11,393 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($13,170 vs. $24,563)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($136 vs. $253)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/