Colby vs Grinnell
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Colby CollegeWaterville, MECatholic life on campusGrinnell CollegeGrinnell, IACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Colby has the lower price after aid: $3,666 a year, against $9,669 at Grinnell.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Colby: $80,490, against $62,830 at Grinnell.
- Colby admits 7% of applicants, and Grinnell admits 15%.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
1 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Waterville, ME
Grinnell, IA
Setting
Town
Town
Students
2,284
1,775
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
7%
15%
Average SAT
1501
1486
ACT middle 50%
32–34
31–34
Graduation rate
89%
88%
First-year retention
94%
93%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$17,180
$17,648
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$4,049
$9,970
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$1,251
$7,789
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$3,666
$9,669
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$12,106
$19,348
Net price, over $110,000 income
$46,511
$37,725
Median debt
$19,157
$17,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$80,490
$62,830
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.