Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Vanderbilt Carleton College UT Austin Duke WUSTL Macalester College Emory Baylor Oberlin Johns Hopkins SMU Stanford| Grinnell College | Rice University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Grinnell | Rice | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 8,672 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #9 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | rice.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Grinnell | Rice | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $54,100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $54,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $19,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $51,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 56% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Rice | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 31,443 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 2,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 8.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 44.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Rice | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Grinnell | Rice | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $86,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $10,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $105 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Rice | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Grinnell | Rice | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Rice | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rice University is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (8,672 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Rice Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Rice?
- Grinnell College is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Rice for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Grinnell than Rice University ($60,988.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rice University than Grinnell ($19,902 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rice University are 0.3% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($15,000 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Rice University (91% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rice University students is 23% larger than aid received Grinnell College ($51,955 vs. $42,231)
Grinnell vs. Rice Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Rice? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rice or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Rice University (1482) is 80 points higher than at Grinnell (1402)
- Incoming Rice students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Grinnell (32)
- Accepted freshman Rice students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Grinnell (3.89)
- Grinnell has a higher acceptance rate (10.8%) than Rice (8.7%)
Grinnell vs. Rice Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Rice? 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 Rice and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Rice is higher than Grinnell College (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Rice University earn on average $26,900 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($86,400 vs. $59,500)
- Rice University students graduate with a $2,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Grinnell graduates. ($10,227 vs. $13,170)
- Rice graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Grinnell graduates. ($105 vs. $136)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rice students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/