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Overview |
Grove City College | Penn | ||
| Location | Grove City, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,316 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #23 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcc.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grove City College | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,990 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,990 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,538 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,020 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 46% |
Admission |
Grove City College | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,174 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 1,543 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Grove City College | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grove City College | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $213 |
Diversity |
Grove City College | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Grove City College | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Grove City College | Penn | ||
| 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
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 2,316 students)
Grove City College vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grove City College or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 181.2% more expensive to attend than Grove City College for in-state tuition ($56,212.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.2% higher at Penn than Grove City College ($56,212.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grove City College than Penn ($23,538 vs. $26,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 61.9% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($11,050 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grove City College than University of Pennsylvania (67% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 612.9% larger than aid received Grove City College ($57,175 vs. $8,020)
Grove City College vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grove City College or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Grove City College .
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Grove City College (3.73)
- Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Penn (6.5%)
Grove City College vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grove City College or Penn? 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 and Grove City College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/