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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $289 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Ripon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Graceland University Lamoni is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 766 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 57.8% more expensive to attend than Graceland University-Lamoni for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at Ripon College than Graceland University Lamoni ($49,300.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Ripon College ($16,627 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 6.4% lower than costs at Graceland University Lamoni ($9,490 vs. $10,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 30.5% larger than aid received Graceland University Lamoni ($38,826 vs. $29,753)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 144 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni or Ripon College? 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 Ripon College and Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Graceland University Lamoni (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,000)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $4,456 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($23,544 vs. $28,000)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($243 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Graceland University-Lamoni students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/