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Overview |
Grinnell | St John's | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $27,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $23,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 87% |
Admission |
Grinnell | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 982 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Grinnell | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | St John's | ||
| 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
- Grinnell College is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (1,759 students vs. 541 students)
Grinnell vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or St John's?
- Grinnell College is 69.2% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at Grinnell than St John's College ($60,988.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Grinnell ($27,643 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 5.5% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($14,270 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than St John's College (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 77.6% larger than aid received St John's College ($42,231 vs. $23,775)
Grinnell vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Grinnell .
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at St John's (3.81)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or St John'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 John's and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than St John's College (88% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $18,300 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $41,200)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,830 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's 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/