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Overview |
Grinnell | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Grinnell | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $268 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Grinnell | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 St Thomas is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or University of St Thomas?
- Grinnell College is 24.6% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Grinnell than University of St Thomas ($60,988.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Grinnell ($30,137 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 19.6% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($12,587 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Grinnell College (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 30.8% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($42,231 vs. $32,284)
Grinnell vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 200 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1202)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of St Thomas (27)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than University of St Thomas (88% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $2,500 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $12,830 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($13,170 vs. $26,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($136 vs. $268)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/