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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Grove City College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Grove City, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 2,316 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | gcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Grove City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $19,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $19,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $23,538 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $8,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 67% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Grove City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 2,174 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1130/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Grove City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Grove City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | N/A |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Grove City College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Grove City College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 49% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | Grove City College | ||
| 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
- Grove City College is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (2,316 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Grove City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Grove City College?
- Grove City College is 182.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($19,990.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Grove City College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($19,990.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Grove City College ($20,928 vs. $23,538)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 56.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($11,050 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Grove City College (89% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students is 8.6% larger than aid received Grove City College ($8,713 vs. $8,020)
SUNY-ESF vs. Grove City College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF .
- Accepted freshman Grove City College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Grove City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/