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Overview |
Scripps College | Grinnell | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Grinnell, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 1,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #55 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | grinnell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Grinnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $60,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $60,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $33,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $42,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Grinnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 9,997 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 1,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 10.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 40.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1380/1530 | ||
| 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 |
Scripps College | Grinnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Grinnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $13,170 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $136 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Grinnell | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Scripps College | Grinnell | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Grinnell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Grinnell College is larger than than Scripps College based on total student enrollment (1,759 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Grinnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Grinnell?
- Grinnell College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Grinnell than Scripps College ($60,988.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grinnell College than Scripps College ($33,467 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 31.7% lower than costs at Scripps College ($15,048 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 99.7% larger than aid received Scripps College ($42,231 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Grinnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Grinnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grinnell or Scripps College .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 40 points higher than at Scripps College (1362)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Scripps College (31)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Grinnell (3.89)
- Scripps College has a higher acceptance rate (27.9%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Scripps College vs. Grinnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College or Grinnell? 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 Grinnell and Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is the same as at Grinnell College (88% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $200 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $59,300)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $830 lower median federal student loan debt than Scripps College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $14,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Scripps College graduates. ($136 vs. $144)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grinnell students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/