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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Grove City College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grove City College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Grove City, Pennsylvania | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,394 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcc.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grove City College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,890 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,890 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,770 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,184 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 55% |
Admission |
Grove City College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,034 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 1,493 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1374 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Grove City College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grove City College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $247 |
Diversity |
Grove City College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Grove City College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Grove City College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 2,394 students)
Grove City College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grove City College or Virginia Tech?
- Grove City College is 64.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($20,890.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Virginia Tech than Grove City College ($33,310.00 vs. $20,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Grove City College ($22,205 vs. $24,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 26.5% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,770 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grove City College than Virginia Tech (60% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Tech students is 3.9% larger than aid received Grove City College ($8,542 vs. $8,222)
Grove City College vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grove City College or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Grove City College .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Grove City College (3.73)
- Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Grove City College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grove City College or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Grove City College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/