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Overview |
Grinnell | MHC | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 80% |
Admission |
Grinnell | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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 | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $219 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Grinnell | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | MHC | ||
| 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or MHC?
- Grinnell College is 4.6% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Grinnell than Mount Holyoke College ($60,988.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grinnell College than MHC ($33,467 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 14.2% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($15,048 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Mount Holyoke College (91% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 7.4% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($42,231 vs. $39,304)
Grinnell vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Grinnell .
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at MHC (3.87)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or MHC? 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 MHC and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Mount Holyoke College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $9,500 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $50,000)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $8,036 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($13,170 vs. $21,206)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($136 vs. $219)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/