Grinnell College and University of Iowa are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Grinnell is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Grinnell, IA and UI is a four-year, public school located in Iowa City, IA.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Grinnell College | vs. | University of Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Grinnell, Iowa | Location | Iowa City, Iowa |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Bachelor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $68,196 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$11,283
Out-Of-State$33,371 |
| 89% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 69% |
| $48,277 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $10,070 |
| 14.51 % | Acceptance Rates | 83.62 % |
| 30.93 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 22.43 % |
| 1,490 | SAT Score | 1,230 |
| 33 | ACT Score | 24 |
| 88 % | Graduation Rate | 75 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 17 % |
| 93 % | Retention Rate | 90 % |
| 1,788 | Student Population | 30,779 |
| 209 | Number of Faculties | 2,474 |
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |