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Overview |
Grinnell | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Grinnell | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Viterbo University is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Viterbo?
- Grinnell College is 100.6% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.6% higher at Grinnell than Viterbo University ($60,988.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Grinnell ($23,257 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 46.7% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($10,260 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 105.3% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($42,231 vs. $20,567)
Grinnell vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 312 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Viterbo University (88% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $15,200 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $44,300)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/