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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Grove City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Grove City College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Grove City, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,316 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | gcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Grove City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $19,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $19,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $23,538 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $8,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 67% |
Admission |
George Washington | Grove City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 2,174 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Grove City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Grove City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
George Washington | Grove City College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | Grove City College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 49% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,316 students)
George Washington vs. Grove City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Grove City College?
- George Washington University is 210.7% more expensive to attend than Grove City College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.7% higher at George Washington than Grove City College ($62,110.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grove City College than George Washington ($23,538 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 42.3% lower than costs at George Washington University ($11,050 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Grove City College (78% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 339.6% larger than aid received Grove City College ($35,257 vs. $8,020)
George Washington vs. Grove City College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington 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 George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Grove City College (3.73)
- Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Grove City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/