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Carleton College Iowa Macalester College ISU Oberlin Kenyon Haverford College Cornell WUSTL Reed Davidson Swarthmore| Grinnell College | University of Northern Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grinnell | UNI | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 83% |
Admission |
Grinnell | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $213 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Grinnell | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | UNI | ||
| 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or UNI?
- Grinnell College is 651.9% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.6% higher at Grinnell than University of Northern Iowa ($60,988.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Grinnell ($15,782 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 61.1% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($9,343 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than University of Northern Iowa (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 558.6% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($42,231 vs. $6,412)
Grinnell vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 352 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or UNI? 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 UNI and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than University of Northern Iowa (88% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $11,800 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $47,700)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $7,455 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($13,170 vs. $20,625)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($136 vs. $213)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/