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Overview |
Grinnell | Stanford | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Stanford, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 18,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #2 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | stanford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Stanford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $57,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $57,693 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $18,619 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $18,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $60,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 53% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Stanford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 56,378 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 2,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 3.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 83.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1500/1580 | ||
| 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 2, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Stanford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $12,475 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $128 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Stanford | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Grinnell | Stanford | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Stanford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stanford University is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (18,283 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Stanford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Stanford?
- Grinnell College is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Stanford for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $57,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Grinnell than Stanford University ($60,988.00 vs. $57,693.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stanford University than Grinnell ($18,279 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 23.7% lower than costs at Stanford University ($15,048 vs. $18,619)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Stanford University (91% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stanford University students is 43.5% larger than aid received Grinnell College ($60,619 vs. $42,231)
Grinnell vs. Stanford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Stanford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stanford or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Stanford University (1479) is 77 points higher than at Grinnell (1402)
- Incoming Stanford students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Grinnell (32)
- Accepted freshman Stanford students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Grinnell (3.89)
- Grinnell has a higher acceptance rate (10.8%) than Stanford (3.7%)
Grinnell vs. Stanford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Stanford? 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 Stanford and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Stanford is higher than Grinnell College (96% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Stanford University earn on average $63,400 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $59,500)
- Stanford University students graduate with a $695 lower median federal student loan debt than Grinnell graduates. ($12,475 vs. $13,170)
- Stanford graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Grinnell graduates. ($128 vs. $136)
- More Stanford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grinnell students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/