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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Grove City College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grove City College | VCU | ||
| Location | Grove City, Pennsylvania | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,316 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #442 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcc.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grove City College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,990 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,990 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,538 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,020 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 83% |
Admission |
Grove City College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,174 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 1,543 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Grove City College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grove City College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $240 |
Diversity |
Grove City College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Grove City College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Grove City College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 2,316 students)
Grove City College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grove City College or VCU?
- Grove City College is 60.5% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($19,990.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at VCU than Grove City College ($33,726.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Grove City College ($21,294 vs. $23,538)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 11.1% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,050 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Grove City College (83% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 56.9% larger than aid received Grove City College ($12,583 vs. $8,020)
Grove City College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grove City College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Grove City College .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Grove City College (3.73)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Grove City College (71%)
Grove City College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grove City College or VCU? 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 VCU and Grove City College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/