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Carleton College Macalester College Oberlin Kenyon Haverford College Bradley Cornell WUSTL Reed Carthage Davidson Swarthmore| Grinnell College | Augustana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grinnell | Augustana | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Grinnell | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Augustana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Augustana?
- Grinnell College is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Grinnell than Augustana College ($60,988.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Grinnell ($24,660 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 27.7% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($11,782 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 20.8% larger than aid received Augustana College ($42,231 vs. $34,946)
Grinnell vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Grinnell .
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Augustana? 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 Augustana and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Augustana College (88% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $55,100)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/