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Overview |
Grove City College | VMI | ||
| Location | Grove City, Pennsylvania | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,316 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcc.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grove City College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,990 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,990 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,538 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,020 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 69% |
Admission |
Grove City College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,174 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,543 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grove City College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grove City College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Grove City College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Grove City College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Grove City College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (2,316 students vs. 1,512 students)
Grove City College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grove City College or VMI?
- Grove City College is 104.4% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($19,990.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at VMI than Grove City College ($39,590.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Grove City College ($18,129 vs. $23,538)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 3.5% lower than costs at Grove City College ($10,674 vs. $11,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Military Institute than Grove City College (69% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 138.3% larger than aid received Grove City College ($19,111 vs. $8,020)
Grove City College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grove City College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Grove City College .
- Accepted freshman Grove City College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Grove City College (71%)
Grove City College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grove City College or VMI? 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 VMI and Grove City College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/