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Overview |
Grinnell | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,775 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,342 | $54,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,342 | $54,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,878 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,446 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,782 | $37,543 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,988 | 6,025 | ||
| Admitted | 1,266 | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.7% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.1% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1418/1550 | 1290/1490 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $271 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Grinnell | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Rhodes College | ||
| 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
- Rhodes College is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,775 students)
Grinnell vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Rhodes College?
- Grinnell College is 19% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($64,342.00 vs. $54,082.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Grinnell than Rhodes College ($64,342.00 vs. $54,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than Grinnell ($30,590 vs. $33,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 23% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($12,910 vs. $15,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Grinnell College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 21.9% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($45,782 vs. $37,543)
Grinnell vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 96 points higher than at Rhodes College (1306)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Rhodes College (30)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Grinnell (3.89)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Grinnell (12.7%)
Grinnell vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Rhodes 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 Rhodes College and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Rhodes College (88% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $100 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $59,400)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,047 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $26,217)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($136 vs. $271)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/