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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus KSU PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania USC Aiken Georgia State VSU GS Penn State Schuylkill Robert Morris University UC Merced University of West Georgia| Augusta State University | PennWest California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Augusta, Georgia | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aug.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,416 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 0% |
Admission |
ASU | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,369 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 63.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
ASU | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 39% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ASU | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 13% | ||
Campus |
ASU | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 0 students)
ASU vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 71% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at ASU than PennWest California ($16,416.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta State University are 1.6% lower than costs at PennWest California ($10,250 vs. $10,416)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augusta State University as PennWest California (0% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augusta State University students is NaN larger than aid received PennWest California ($0 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or ASU .
ASU vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and ASU.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Augusta State University (53% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/