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Overview |
Grinnell | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Grinnell | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $289 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Grinnell | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or St. Kate's?
- Grinnell College is 29.8% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Grinnell than St Catherine University ($60,988.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Grinnell ($19,976 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 52% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($9,900 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 14.1% larger than aid received St Catherine University ($42,231 vs. $37,012)
Grinnell vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 370 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than St Catherine University (88% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $9,400 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $50,100)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $14,830 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($13,170 vs. $28,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($136 vs. $289)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/