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Overview |
Grinnell | Trinity | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $263 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Grinnell | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Trinity | ||
| 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
- Trinity University is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Trinity?
- Grinnell College is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Grinnell than Trinity University ($60,988.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Grinnell ($30,038 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 6.5% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($14,134 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Grinnell College (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 25.6% larger than aid received Trinity University ($42,231 vs. $33,614)
Grinnell vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 108 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (30.5%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Trinity University (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $12,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($13,170 vs. $25,500)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($136 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grinnell students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/