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Center Valley, PA · Grove City, PA
| DeSales University | Grove City College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $31,643/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $24,007/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,788 | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $25,400/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $26,096/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $29,982/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $34,878/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $273/mo | No data reported |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,800/yr | $12,230/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,800/yr | $12,230/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | No data reported |
| Books & supplies | $1,485/yr | $700/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,477/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $62,745/yr | No data reported |
| Tuition (in-state) | $46,800/yr | $21,700/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $46,800/yr | $21,700/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 24% | 0% |
| Students taking federal loans | 64% | 0% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 77% | 72% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1090–1260 | 1141–1388 |
| SAT average | 1186 | 1272 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 27–28 | 23–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 26–29 · Math 25–28 | English 23–34 · Math 20–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,636 | 2,034 |
| Students accepted | 2,857 | 1,493 |
| Students who enrolled | 444 | 557 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 37% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 37% | 52% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 3% | 18% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 72% | 83% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 88% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $61,295/yr | No data reported |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,663–$89,044 | No data reported |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 60% | 81% |
| White students graduating | 74% | 84% |
| Black students graduating | 57% | 100% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 65% | 91% |
| Asian students graduating | 70% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $52,721/yr | No data reported |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | No data reported |
| Graduate on time | 64% | 77% |
| Pell students who graduate | 67% | No data reported |
| First-gen students who finish | 56% | No data reported |
| Low-income students who finish | 55% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | 18% | 7.4% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $60,995/yr | No data reported |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 31% · Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Education 15% · Engineering 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 31% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Education — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Engineering — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 6% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $120,240/yr | No data reported |
| Degrees in STEM | 15% | 25% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,128 | 2,216 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 806 | 42 |
| Average professor pay | $8,905/mo | No data reported |
| Full-time professors | 41% | No data reported |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $65,095 | No data reported |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Grove City, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1964 | 1876 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 1% |
| Men | 36% | 52% |
| Women | 64% | 48% |
| White students | 68% | 90% |
| Black students | 5.7% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 16% | 0.7% |
| Asian students | 5.4% | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 5.5% |
| Other / not reported | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 30% | No data reported |
| Part-time students | 11% | 0.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 26% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,727/yr | $16,618/yr |
| Endowment | $105.7M | $276.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,160 | 2,211 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,400/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $7,400/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Undenominational |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 17 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 367 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $3.6M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $3.8M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $65,269 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.