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Overview |
Grinnell | Williams | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 45% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $150 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Grinnell | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Williams | ||
| 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
- Williams College is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Williams?
- Williams College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Grinnell for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Williams than Grinnell College ($61,450.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Grinnell ($20,965 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 3.2% lower than costs at Williams College ($15,048 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Williams College (91% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 35.3% larger than aid received Grinnell College ($57,121 vs. $42,231)
Grinnell vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 40 points higher than at Grinnell (1402)
- Incoming Williams students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Grinnell (32)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Grinnell (3.89)
- Grinnell has a higher acceptance rate (10.8%) than Williams (8.5%)
Grinnell vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Williams? 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 Williams and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Grinnell College (95% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Williams graduates. ($13,170 vs. $14,582)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Williams graduates. ($136 vs. $150)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/