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Overview |
Columbia | Grove City College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Grove City, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 2,316 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | gcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | Grove City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $19,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $19,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $23,538 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $8,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 67% |
Admission |
Columbia | Grove City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 2,174 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 1, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia | Grove City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | Grove City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbia | Grove City College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia | Grove City College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | Grove City College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 2,316 students)
Columbia vs. Grove City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or Grove City College?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 213% more expensive to attend than Grove City College for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213% higher at Columbia than Grove City College ($62,570.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Grove City College ($22,058 vs. $23,538)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 47.4% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($11,050 vs. $16,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grove City College than Columbia University in the City of New York (67% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 661.4% larger than aid received Grove City College ($61,061 vs. $8,020)
Columbia vs. Grove City College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia 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 Columbia .
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Grove City College (3.73)
- Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. Grove City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/