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Overview |
Grinnell | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 87% |
Admission |
Grinnell | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $226 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Grinnell | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Grinnell College is 483.5% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.3% higher at Grinnell than University of Missouri Columbia ($60,988.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Grinnell ($19,889 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 38.2% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($10,890 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than University of Missouri Columbia (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 265.8% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($42,231 vs. $11,545)
Grinnell vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 199 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (88% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $5,300 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $54,200)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $8,713 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($13,170 vs. $21,883)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($136 vs. $226)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/