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Overview |
Grinnell | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 43% |
Admission |
Grinnell | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $205 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Grinnell | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or WUSTL ?
- Grinnell College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than WUSTL for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $59,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Grinnell than Washington University in St Louis ($60,988.00 vs. $59,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Grinnell ($23,432 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 22.7% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($15,048 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Washington University in St Louis (91% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 37.8% larger than aid received Grinnell College ($58,188 vs. $42,231)
Grinnell vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 67 points higher than at Grinnell (1402)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Grinnell (32)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Grinnell (3.89)
- WUSTL has a higher acceptance rate (11.8%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Grinnell College (93% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $23,300 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $6,730 lower median federal student loan debt than WUSTL graduates. ($13,170 vs. $19,900)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than WUSTL graduates. ($136 vs. $205)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grinnell students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/