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Grove City, PA · Selinsgrove, PA
| Grove City College | Susquehanna University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | No data reported | $28,819/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | No data reported | $19,757/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | No data reported | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | No data reported | $18,493/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | No data reported | $21,171/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | No data reported | $24,190/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | No data reported | $33,866/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | No data reported | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,230/yr | $16,100/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,230/yr | $16,100/yr |
| Borrowers who default | No data reported | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $700/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,200/yr | $1,850/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | No data reported | $75,410/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $21,700/yr | $59,850/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $21,700/yr | $59,850/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 0% | 25% |
| Students taking federal loans | 0% | 66% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 72% | 81% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1141–1388 | 1100–1300 |
| SAT average | 1272 | 1232 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23–31 | 21–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–34 · Math 20–29 | English 21–32 · Math 20–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,034 | 5,974 |
| Students accepted | 1,493 | 4,702 |
| Students who enrolled | 557 | 578 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 37% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 52% | 45% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 18% | 6% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Required | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 83% | 82% |
| Freshmen who come back | 88% | 86% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | No data reported | $61,723/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | No data reported | $43,199–$84,592 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 81% | 77% |
| White students graduating | 84% | 87% |
| Black students graduating | 100% | 62% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 91% | 62% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | No data reported | $51,535/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | No data reported | 85% |
| Graduate on time | 77% | 75% |
| Pell students who graduate | No data reported | 74% |
| First-gen students who finish | No data reported | 68% |
| Low-income students who finish | No data reported | 56% |
| Students who transfer out | 7.4% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | No data reported | $56,149/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Education 15% · Engineering 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 30% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% · Communication & Journalism 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 30% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 15% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering — 11% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | English Language & Literature — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 6% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | No data reported | Accounting and Related Services — $65,209/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 25% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,216 | 2,163 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 42 | 9 |
| Average professor pay | No data reported | $9,249/mo |
| Full-time professors | No data reported | 64% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | No data reported | $85,160 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Grove City, PA | Selinsgrove, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1876 | 1858 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1% | 1.3% |
| Men | 52% | 43% |
| Women | 48% | 57% |
| White students | 90% | 78% |
| Black students | 0.5% | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 0.7% | 6.6% |
| Asian students | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 3.2% |
| Other / not reported | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | No data reported | 22% |
| Part-time students | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 26% | 1.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $16,618/yr | $12,425/yr |
| Endowment | $276.8M | $225.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,211 | 2,092 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $8,850/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $6,850/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Undenominational | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | 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 | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | No | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No data reported | Yes |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 19 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 566 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $0 |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $4.5M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $4.5M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $75,207 |
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.