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Overview |
Grove City College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Grove City, Pennsylvania | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,394 | 50,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grove City College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,890 | $19,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,890 | $39,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,770 | $13,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,184 | $27,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $11,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 36% |
Admission |
Grove City College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,034 | 85,956 | ||
| Admitted | 1,493 | 46,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1374 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Grove City College | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grove City College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $277 |
Diversity |
Grove City College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Grove City College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Grove City College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 2,394 students)
Grove City College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grove City College or Penn State?
- Grove City College is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($20,890.00 vs. $19,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.7% higher at Penn State than Grove City College ($39,626.00 vs. $20,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grove City College than Penn State ($24,184 vs. $27,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 10.7% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($11,770 vs. $13,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grove City College than Penn State Main Campus (60% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 40.8% larger than aid received Grove City College ($11,577 vs. $8,222)
Grove City College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grove City College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Grove City College .
- Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Penn State (54.2%)
Grove City College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grove City College or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Grove City College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/