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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Grove City College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Grove City, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,737 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | |||
| 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 | $20,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,900 | $20,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,780 | $11,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,644 | $24,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,675 | $8,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 60% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Grove City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,541 | 2,034 | ||
| Admitted | 2,937 | 1,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1128/1374 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Grove City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 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 | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| 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 | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 44% | ||
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
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (2,737 students vs. 2,394 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Grove City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Grove City College?
- Grove City College is 195.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($20,890.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Grove City College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($20,890.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- 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 ($19,644 vs. $24,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 51.1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($11,770 vs. $17,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Grove City College (94% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students is 5.5% larger than aid received Grove City College ($8,675 vs. $8,222)
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)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Grove City College (73.4%)
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/