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Overview |
F&M | Grove City College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Grove City, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | |||
| 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) | $68,180 | $20,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $68,180 | $20,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,568 | $11,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,475 | $24,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,764 | $8,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 60% |
Admission |
F&M | Grove City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,231 | 2,034 | ||
| Admitted | 2,938 | 1,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1298/1460 | 1128/1374 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
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 | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| 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% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 44% | ||
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 (2,394 students vs. 1,911 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 226.4% more expensive to attend than Grove City College for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $20,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.4% higher at F&M than Grove City College ($68,180.00 vs. $20,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grove City College than F&M ($24,184 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 32.3% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($11,770 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Grove City College (68% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 456.6% larger than aid received Grove City College ($45,764 vs. $8,222)
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 (73.4%) than F&M (31.8%)
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/