Grove City College vs. Lafayette College

Comparable Facts

Compare Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania with Lafayette College in Easton, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Lafayette College is larger than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (2,775 students vs. 2,383 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Grove City College is located in Grove City, Pennsylvania (Distant Town setting); Lafayette College is in Easton, PA (Large Suburban setting).
• Grove City College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Lafayette College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Grove City College 13:1; Lafayette College 10:1.

Grove City College vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Grove City College or Lafayette College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grove City College than Lafayette College ($25,289 vs. $38,442).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 38.4% lower than at Lafayette College ($12,230 vs. $19,866).
• Lafayette College is 201.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than Grove City College (about $43,698 more per year; $65,398.00 vs. $21,700.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 201.4% higher at Lafayette College than at Grove City College (about $43,698 more per year; $65,398.00 vs. $21,700.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Grove City College than at Lafayette College (65% vs. 61%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 408.4% larger than aid received by Grove City College students ($44,707 vs. $8,794).

Grove City College vs. Lafayette College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Grove City College or Lafayette College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Lafayette College and Grove City College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Lafayette College (1430) is 170 points higher than at Grove City College (1260).
• Incoming Lafayette College students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (32 vs. 27 at Grove City College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Grove City College 1141/1388; Lafayette College 1350/1500.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Grove City College 23/31; Lafayette College 31/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Grove City College - Test optional; Lafayette College - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Grove City College Mar 20, 2027; Lafayette College Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Grove City College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Lafayette College (3.53).
• Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Lafayette College (31.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 37.3% at Grove City College vs. 21.8% at Lafayette College.

Grove City College vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Grove City College and Lafayette College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Lafayette College's six-year graduation rate is 88%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Grove City College.
• Graduates from Lafayette College have median earnings of about $81,000 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Grove City College.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.