{"id":2316,"date":"2026-09-04T08:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stuorgs2.gcc.edu\/thecollegian\/2026\/09\/04\/2026-09-04-the-princeton-review-reviewed\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T23:08:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T23:08:40","slug":"2026-09-04-the-princeton-review-reviewed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stuorgs2.gcc.edu\/thecollegian\/2026\/09\/04\/2026-09-04-the-princeton-review-reviewed\/","title":{"rendered":"The Princeton Review\u00a0reviewed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Stella Brejwo<\/a> · Contributing Writer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Princeton Review released its annual findings of \u201cThe Best 392 Colleges,\u201d and Grove City has moved up and down the ranks with several new ratings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The information recorded in the Princeton Review comes directly from internal reviews, meaning that it is the opinions and perspectives of each institution\u2019s students and faculty that are surveyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, the review explored Grove City College\u2019s strengths and reviewed several of the college\u2019s offerings and school traits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compared to last year\u2019s results, a few of the school\u2019s ratings changed significantly, with several ratings going up or down several places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grove City College is back to being No. 1 for the most \u201cLGBTQ-Unfriendly\u201d college after ranking third last year. The college\u2019s student body was also ranked as No. 3 for \u201cMost Politically Conservative Students\u201d and No. 5 among the \u201cMost Religious Students\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The college fell by four places in ratings for having the friendliest student body. Coming in behind Brigham Young University, University of Dallas, Taylor University and The Catholic University of America, Grove City is now ranked No. 7. This is a significant drop from second place last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The college was ranked No. 9 for \u201cTown-Gown Relations are Great,\u201d which is a measurement for \u201chow well they get along with the local community.\u201d While not in the top 10 for \u201cBest Quality of Life,\u201d the college\u2019s No. 19 spot still makes the college\u2019s beauty and perceived safety notable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Princeton notes that one of the college\u2019s greatest strengths is the diligence of the professors. The survey highlighted that the professors are known for their accessibility and engaging teaching styles. Most of all, the review revealed that students felt that their teachers are \u201cvery caring, and they want us all to do well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hand in hand with this metric were the survey responses concerning professors\u2019 expectations. Students generally reported that their professors set challenging but achievable expectations, which created an environment where their dedication was rewarded. For a total quality rating of their professors, Princeton reports that on a scale of 60-99, Grove City professors earned a score of 96\/99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the student review portion, Grove City College students were called \u201cPassionate about pursuing a relationship with God\u201d and passionate about their nickname \u201cGrover achievers\u201d. Academic ratings show that, on a scale of 60-99, students graded the school at 85\/99. This score reflects how much they felt they got back from their efforts in class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students noted that while they spend much of their time studying, there is still time to pursue friendships and recreational activities. For them, the culture on campus grows students as individuals and as a community of faith. As one response said, \u201c(My peers) are so encouraging. From uplifting me in my academics to walking alongside me in my relationship with Jesus, I feel very supported here all around.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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