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Overview |
F&M | Grove City College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Grove City, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 2,316 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | gcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Grove City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $19,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $19,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $23,538 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $8,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 67% |
Admission |
F&M | Grove City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 2,174 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 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 |
F&M | Grove City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Grove City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | N/A |
Diversity |
F&M | Grove City College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
F&M | Grove City College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 49% | ||
Campus |
F&M | 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
- Grove City College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,316 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. Grove City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Grove City College?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 228.4% more expensive to attend than Grove City College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.4% higher at F&M than Grove City College ($65,652.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grove City College than F&M ($23,538 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 36.1% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($11,050 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grove City College than Franklin and Marshall College (67% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 513.2% larger than aid received Grove City College ($49,177 vs. $8,020)
F&M vs. Grove City College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M 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 F&M .
- Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Grove City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/