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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Grove City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Grove City College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Grove City, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 2,316 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | gcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Grove City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $19,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $19,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $23,538 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $8,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 67% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Grove City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 2,174 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1130/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Grove City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Grove City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Grove City College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio State | Grove City College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | Grove City College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 2,316 students)
Ohio State vs. Grove City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Grove City College?
- Grove City College is 73.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($19,990.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at Ohio State than Grove City College ($35,762.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Grove City College ($19,582 vs. $23,538)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 26.8% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($11,050 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than Grove City College (74% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 37.1% larger than aid received Grove City College ($10,993 vs. $8,020)
Ohio State vs. Grove City College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Grove City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grove City College or Ohio State .
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Grove City College (3.73)
- Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Grove City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State or Grove City College? 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 Grove City College and Ohio State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/