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Overview |
AU | Grove City College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Grove City, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,316 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | gcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Grove City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $19,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $19,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $23,538 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $8,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 67% |
Admission |
AU | Grove City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 2,174 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1130/1360 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Grove City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Grove City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | N/A |
Diversity |
AU | Grove City College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Grove City College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 49% | ||
Campus |
AU | Grove City College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,316 students)
AU vs. Grove City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Grove City College?
- American University is 165.5% more expensive to attend than Grove City College for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.5% higher at AU than Grove City College ($53,070.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grove City College than AU ($23,538 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 42.1% lower than costs at American University ($11,050 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grove City College than American University (67% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 238.4% larger than aid received Grove City College ($27,138 vs. $8,020)
AU vs. Grove City College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Grove City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grove City College or AU .
- Accepted freshman Grove City College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at AU (3.7)
- Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Grove City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Grove City College? 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 Grove City College and AU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/