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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech Randolph-Macon St. Mary's Roanoke College| Grove City College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grove City College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Grove City, Pennsylvania | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,316 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcc.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grove City College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,990 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,990 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,538 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,020 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 93% |
Admission |
Grove City College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,174 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 1,543 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Grove City College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grove City College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
Grove City College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Grove City College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Grove City College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 2,316 students)
Grove City College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grove City College or Mary Washington College?
- Grove City College is 123.7% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($19,990.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Mary Washington College than Grove City College ($25,858.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Grove City College ($21,863 vs. $23,538)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 9.4% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($11,050 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Grove City College (93% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 12.8% larger than aid received Grove City College ($9,046 vs. $8,020)
Grove City College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grove City College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Grove City College .
- Accepted freshman Grove City College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Grove City College (71%)
Grove City College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grove City College or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Grove City College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/