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Overview |
Cabrini College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Radnor, PA | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,613 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #698 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cabrini.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cabrini College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,650 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,650 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,224 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,981 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,492 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Cabrini College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,403 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,672 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Cabrini College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cabrini College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,806 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cabrini College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cabrini College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cabrini College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Cabrini College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,613 students)
Cabrini College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cabrini College or PennWest California?
- Cabrini College is 336.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($33,650.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.7% higher at Cabrini College than PennWest California ($33,650.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 27% lower than costs at Cabrini College ($10,416 vs. $13,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cabrini College than PennWest California (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cabrini College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($25,492 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cabrini College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Cabrini College .
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Cabrini College (3.1)
Cabrini College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cabrini College 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 Cabrini College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Cabrini College (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Cabrini College earn on average $5,200 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Cabrini College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,806)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Cabrini College graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Cabrini College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/