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Overview |
Grinnell | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.67 | ||
| 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 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $274 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Grinnell | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Grinnell for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Oberlin than Grinnell College ($61,106.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grinnell College than Oberlin ($33,467 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 22.2% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,048 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Grinnell College (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 20.5% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($42,231 vs. $35,040)
Grinnell vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 45 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is the same as at Oberlin College (88% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $15,600 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $43,900)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($13,170 vs. $26,579)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($136 vs. $274)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin 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/