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Overview |
Grinnell | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 47% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $230 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Grinnell | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Wisconsin?
- Grinnell College is 557.7% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at Grinnell than University of Wisconsin Madison ($60,988.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Grinnell ($13,376 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 16.7% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($12,894 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than University of Wisconsin Madison (91% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 278% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($42,231 vs. $11,171)
Grinnell vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 102 points higher than at Wisconsin (1300)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Wisconsin (3.88)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than University of Wisconsin Madison (88% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $5,300 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $9,080 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($13,170 vs. $22,250)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($136 vs. $230)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wisconsin students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/