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Overview |
PennWest California | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | California, PA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1038 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 940/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $246 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PennWest California | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,735 students)
PennWest California vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 326.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.3% higher at Carson-Newman College than PennWest California ($32,900.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 0.9% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($10,416 vs. $10,507)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($26,472 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 117 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Carson-Newman College? 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 Carson-Newman College and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Carson Newman College (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $800 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $1,120 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($23,880 vs. $25,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/