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Overview |
Grove City College | CNU | ||
| Location | Grove City, Pennsylvania | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,394 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcc.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grove City College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,890 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,890 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,770 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,184 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 65% |
Admission |
Grove City College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,034 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 1,493 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1374 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Mar 20, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Grove City College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grove City College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Grove City College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Grove City College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Grove City College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 2,394 students)
Grove City College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grove City College or CNU?
- Grove City College is 108.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($20,890.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at CNU than Grove City College ($24,238.00 vs. $20,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Grove City College ($22,864 vs. $24,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 5% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,770 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than Grove City College (65% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Grove City College ($9,141 vs. $8,222)
Grove City College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grove City College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Grove City College .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Grove City College (3.73)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Grove City College (73.4%)
Grove City College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grove City College or CNU? 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 CNU and Grove City College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/