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Overview |
Grinnell | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,775 | 17,202 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #147 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,342 | $52,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,342 | $52,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,878 | $14,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,446 | $30,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,782 | $38,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,988 | 15,377 | ||
| Admitted | 1,266 | 12,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1418/1550 | 1210/1430 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $268 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Grinnell | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (17,202 students vs. 1,775 students)
Grinnell vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Grinnell College is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($64,342.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Grinnell than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($64,342.00 vs. $52,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Grinnell ($30,911 vs. $33,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 9% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($14,570 vs. $15,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Grinnell College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 18.9% larger than aid received Saint Louis University Main Campus ($45,782 vs. $38,498)
Grinnell vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 145 points higher than at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (1257)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Grinnell (3.89)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Grinnell (12.7%)
Grinnell vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (88% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $2,300 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $12,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($13,170 vs. $26,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($136 vs. $268)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/