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Overview |
PennWest California | Angelo State | ||
| Location | California, PA | San Angelo, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 10,599 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #916 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | angelo.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Angelo State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $4,495 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $14,287 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Angelo State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,209 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 910/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Angelo State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Angelo State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,456 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Angelo State | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PennWest California | Angelo State | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Angelo State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Angelo State University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (10,599 students vs. 6,509 students)
PennWest California vs. Angelo State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Angelo State?
- PennWest California is 71.7% more expensive to attend than Angelo State for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,495.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Angelo State than PennWest California ($14,287.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 1% lower than costs at Angelo State University ($10,416 vs. $10,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Angelo State University than PennWest California (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Angelo State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($9,007 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Angelo State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Angelo State or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Angelo State University (970) is 48 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Angelo State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Angelo State students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Angelo State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Angelo State? 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 Angelo State and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Angelo State University (53% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Angelo State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,500)
- Angelo State University students graduate with a $3,544 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($21,456 vs. $25,000)
- Angelo State graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Angelo State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/