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Overview |
Grove City College | SU | ||
| Location | Grove City, Pennsylvania | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,394 | 1,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcc.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grove City College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,890 | $50,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,890 | $50,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,770 | $13,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,184 | $30,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $32,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Grove City College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,034 | 6,585 | ||
| Admitted | 1,493 | 2,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 39.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1374 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grove City College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $278 |
Diversity |
Grove City College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Grove City College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Grove City College | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,457 students)
Grove City College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grove City College or SU?
- Southwestern University is 142% more expensive to attend than Grove City College for in-state tuition ($50,558.00 vs. $20,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142% higher at SU than Grove City College ($50,558.00 vs. $20,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grove City College than SU ($24,184 vs. $30,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 15.8% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($11,770 vs. $13,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than Grove City College (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 300.8% larger than aid received Grove City College ($32,956 vs. $8,222)
Grove City College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grove City College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Grove City College .
- Accepted freshman Grove City College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SU (3.5)
- Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than SU (39.1%)
Grove City College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grove City College or SU? 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 SU and Grove City College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/