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Carleton College Macalester College Oberlin Kenyon St Olaf Haverford College Cornell WUSTL Reed Davidson Beloit College Swarthmore| Grinnell College | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grinnell | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $282 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Grinnell | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Grinnell College is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (1,759 students vs. 1,426 students)
Grinnell vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Lawrence?
- Grinnell College is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Grinnell than Lawrence University ($60,988.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Grinnell ($26,368 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 30.6% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($11,520 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 5.3% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($42,231 vs. $40,089)
Grinnell vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Grinnell .
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Lawrence University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $45,600)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $14,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,350)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($136 vs. $282)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/