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Carleton College Macalester College Oberlin Kenyon Haverford College Cornell WUSTL Reed Davidson Swarthmore Colby College Amherst| Grinnell College | Martin Luther College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grinnell | MLC | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $17,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $17,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $6,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $22,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $6,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Grinnell | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 215 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1051/1316 | ||
| 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 | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $239 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Grinnell | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | MLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grinnell College is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,759 students vs. 880 students)
Grinnell vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or MLC?
- Grinnell College is 250.1% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.1% higher at Grinnell than Martin Luther College ($60,988.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Grinnell ($22,293 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 118.7% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($6,880 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than Grinnell College (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 570.2% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($42,231 vs. $6,301)
Grinnell vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 257 points higher than at MLC (1145)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at MLC (25)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or MLC? 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 MLC and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Martin Luther College (88% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $21,500 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $38,000)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $9,955 lower median federal student loan debt than MLC graduates. ($13,170 vs. $23,125)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than MLC graduates. ($136 vs. $239)
- More MLC 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/