Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Kenyon Wooster Oberlin Bucknell Lafayette College Skidmore College DePauw Miami Miami Union College Rhodes College Case Western| Denison University | Grove City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Denison | Grove City College | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Grove City, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 2,316 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | gcc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Denison | Grove City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $19,990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $19,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $23,538 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $8,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 67% |
Admission |
Denison | Grove City College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 2,174 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 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 |
Denison | Grove City College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Denison | Grove City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Denison | Grove City College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Denison | Grove City College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 21% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Grove City College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Denison University is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 2,316 students)
Denison vs. Grove City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Grove City College?
- Denison University is 200.2% more expensive to attend than Grove City College for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.2% higher at Denison than Grove City College ($60,000.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grove City College than Denison ($23,538 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 30.3% lower than costs at Denison University ($11,050 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Grove City College (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 355.1% larger than aid received Grove City College ($36,497 vs. $8,020)
Denison vs. Grove City College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison 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 Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Grove City College (3.73)
- Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Grove City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/