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Overview |
Grove City College | JMU | ||
| Location | Grove City, Pennsylvania | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,316 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcc.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grove City College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,990 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,990 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,538 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,020 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 33% |
Admission |
Grove City College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,174 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,543 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grove City College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grove City College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $216 |
Diversity |
Grove City College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Grove City College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Grove City College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,316 students)
Grove City College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grove City College or JMU?
- Grove City College is 160.2% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($19,990.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at JMU than Grove City College ($24,744.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Grove City College ($18,274 vs. $23,538)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 9% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,050 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grove City College than James Madison University (67% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 25.7% larger than aid received Grove City College ($10,081 vs. $8,020)
Grove City College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grove City College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Grove City College .
- Accepted freshman Grove City College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Grove City College (71%)
Grove City College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grove City College or JMU? 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 JMU and Grove City College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/