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Carleton College Emory Miami Macalester College SMU Oberlin LSU University of Richmond Kenyon Case Western BC Vanderbilt| Grinnell College | Tulane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grinnell | Tulane | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 14,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $58,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $58,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $50,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $30,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 66% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 31,615 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 3,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 50.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $284 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Grinnell | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Tulane | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Tulane?
- Grinnell College is 4% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Grinnell than Tulane University ($60,988.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grinnell College than Tulane ($33,467 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 15.3% lower than costs at Tulane University ($15,048 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Tulane University (91% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 37.3% larger than aid received Tulane University ($42,231 vs. $30,747)
Grinnell vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 56 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Tulane (31)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Tulane has a higher acceptance rate (11.5%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Tulane? 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 Tulane and Grinnell.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $14,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,529)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($136 vs. $284)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/