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Overview |
UChicago | Grinnell | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grinnell, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 1,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #55 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | grinnell.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Grinnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $60,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $60,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $33,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $42,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 91% |
Admission |
UChicago | Grinnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 9,997 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 1,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 10.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 40.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 |
Academics |
UChicago | Grinnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Grinnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $13,170 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $136 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Grinnell | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
UChicago | Grinnell | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 72% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | 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
- University of Chicago is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 1,759 students)
UChicago vs. Grinnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Grinnell?
- University of Chicago is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Grinnell for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at UChicago than Grinnell College ($61,179.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grinnell College than UChicago ($33,467 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 22.2% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($15,048 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than University of Chicago (91% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 14.7% larger than aid received Grinnell College ($48,422 vs. $42,231)
UChicago vs. Grinnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Grinnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grinnell or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 104 points higher than at Grinnell (1402)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Grinnell (32)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Grinnell (3.89)
- Grinnell has a higher acceptance rate (10.8%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Grinnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Grinnell College (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $39,000 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $1,330 lower median federal student loan debt than UChicago graduates. ($13,170 vs. $14,500)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UChicago graduates. ($136 vs. $149)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UChicago students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/