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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Wake Forest University | Grove City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Grove City College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Grove City, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | gcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Grove City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,608 | $20,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,608 | $20,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,848 | $11,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,790 | $24,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,090 | $8,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 60% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Grove City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,479 | 2,034 | ||
| Admitted | 3,768 | 1,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.6% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1128/1374 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Grove City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Grove City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | N/A |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Grove City College | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Grove City College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 2,394 students)
Wake Forest vs. Grove City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Grove City College?
- Wake Forest University is 204.5% more expensive to attend than Grove City College for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $20,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.5% higher at Wake Forest than Grove City College ($63,608.00 vs. $20,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grove City College than Wake Forest ($24,184 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 51.6% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,770 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grove City College than Wake Forest University (60% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 570% larger than aid received Grove City College ($55,090 vs. $8,222)
Wake Forest vs. Grove City College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest .
- Grove City College has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Wake Forest vs. Grove City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/