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Overview |
Grove City College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Grove City, Pennsylvania | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,316 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcc.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grove City College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,990 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,990 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,538 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,020 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 61% |
Admission |
Grove City College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,174 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,543 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grove City College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grove City College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
Grove City College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Grove City College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Grove City College | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (2,316 students vs. 2,243 students)
Grove City College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grove City College or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 203.1% more expensive to attend than Grove City College for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.1% higher at Washington and Lee than Grove City College ($60,590.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grove City College than Washington and Lee ($23,538 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 53.1% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($11,050 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grove City College than Washington and Lee University (67% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 592.9% larger than aid received Grove City College ($55,567 vs. $8,020)
Grove City College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grove City College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Grove City College .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Grove City College (3.73)
- Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Grove City College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grove City College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Grove City College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/