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Overview |
Grinnell | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Grinnell | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carroll University is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Carroll University?
- Grinnell College is 72.5% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Grinnell than Carroll University ($60,988.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than Grinnell ($25,485 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 30.1% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($11,564 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 76.5% larger than aid received Carroll University ($42,231 vs. $23,933)
Grinnell vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 315 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Carroll University? 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 Carroll University and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Carroll University (88% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $44,200)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/