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Overview |
Grinnell | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $224 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Grinnell | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Nebraska?
- Grinnell College is 684.9% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.9% higher at Grinnell than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($60,988.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Grinnell ($16,805 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 21.1% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($12,430 vs. $15,048)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College as University of Nebraska Lincoln (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 286% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($42,231 vs. $10,941)
Grinnell vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 257 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (88% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $49,600)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $8,530 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($13,170 vs. $21,700)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($136 vs. $224)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska 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/