Grove City College vs. Pitt

Comparable Facts

Compare Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania with University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (35,724 students vs. 2,383 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Grove City College is located in Grove City, Pennsylvania (Distant Town setting); University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is in Pittsburgh, PA (Large City setting).
• Grove City College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Grove City College 13:1; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 13:1.

Grove City College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Grove City College or Pitt? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Grove City College ($25,223 vs. $25,289).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 10.2% lower than at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($12,230 vs. $13,620).
• University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 1% more expensive for in-state tuition than Grove City College (about $226 more per year; $21,926.00 vs. $21,700.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 90.9% higher at Pitt than at Grove City College (about $19,730 more per year; $41,430.00 vs. $21,700.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Grove City College than at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (65% vs. 53%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 87.6% larger than aid received by Grove City College students ($16,494 vs. $8,794).

Grove City College vs. Pitt Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Grove City College or Pitt? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Pitt and Grove City College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1370) is 110 points higher than at Grove City College (1260).
• Incoming Pitt students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (31 vs. 27 at Grove City College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Grove City College 1141/1388; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 1280/1460.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Grove City College 23/31; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 29/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Grove City College - Test optional; Pitt - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Grove City College Mar 20, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Pitt students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Grove City College (3.73).
• Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Pitt (58.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 37.3% at Grove City College vs. 13% at Pitt.

Grove City College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Grove City College and Pitt? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus's six-year graduation rate is 79%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Grove City College.
• Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus have median earnings of about $58,000 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Grove City College.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.