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Overview |
Grove City College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Grove City, Pennsylvania | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,316 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grove City College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,990 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,990 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,538 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,020 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 66% |
Admission |
Grove City College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,174 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,543 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Grove City College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grove City College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Grove City College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Grove City College | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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
- Grove City College is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (2,316 students vs. 2,077 students)
Grove City College vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grove City College or Penn State Berks?
- Grove City College is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($19,990.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Penn State Berks than Grove City College ($25,854.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Grove City College ($21,728 vs. $23,538)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 29.7% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($11,050 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grove City College than Penn State Berks (67% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Berks students is 6.3% larger than aid received Grove City College ($8,528 vs. $8,020)
Grove City College vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grove City College or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Grove City College .
- Accepted freshman Grove City College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Grove City College (71%)
Grove City College vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grove City College or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Grove City College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/