- Both Grinnell College and Briar Cliff University are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Grinnell College has more expensive tuition of $64,862 than Briar Cliff University ($35,534).
- Grinnell College is larger with 1,759 students than Briar Cliff University (927 students).
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| #12 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Iowa | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Grinnell, IA | Location | Sioux City, IA |
Grinnell| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,862 | Undergraduate | $35,534 |
| Graduate | $9,366 | |
| $43,476 | Financial Aid | $25,469 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 28.87% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 26.47% | Yield | |
| 1,480 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,759 | Total Students | 927 |
| 1,759 | Undergraduate | 709 |
| 0 | Graduate | 218 |
| Online Enrollment | 213 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 93% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $61,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,419) $7,108 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $7,940 average annual costs | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 202 Full-time 29 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 70 Full-time 30 Part-time |
| 710 Full-time 110 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 186 Full-time 46 Part-time |
| $102,930 for Faculties $69,616 Part-time | Average Salary | $61,320 for Faculties $46,189 Part-time |