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Overview |
Grinnell | Duke | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 18,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #3 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | duke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Duke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $60,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $60,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $16,651 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $23,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $57,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 42% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Duke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 50,016 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 3,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Duke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Duke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $108,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $77 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Duke | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Grinnell | Duke | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Duke | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duke University is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (18,023 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Duke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Duke?
- Grinnell College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Duke for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $60,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Grinnell than Duke University ($60,988.00 vs. $60,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than Grinnell ($23,694 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 10.7% lower than costs at Duke University ($15,048 vs. $16,651)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Duke University (91% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 36% larger than aid received Grinnell College ($57,444 vs. $42,231)
Grinnell vs. Duke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Duke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duke or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Duke University (1450) is 48 points higher than at Grinnell (1402)
- Incoming Duke students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Grinnell (32)
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Grinnell (3.89)
- Grinnell has a higher acceptance rate (10.8%) than Duke (6.3%)
Grinnell vs. Duke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Duke? 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 Duke and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than Grinnell College (94% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $49,400 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $59,500)
- Duke University students graduate with a $5,670 lower median federal student loan debt than Grinnell graduates. ($7,500 vs. $13,170)
- Duke graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Grinnell graduates. ($77 vs. $136)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grinnell students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/