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Overview |
PennWest California | CHC | ||
| Location | California, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
PennWest California | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
PennWest California | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,420 students)
PennWest California vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 404.8% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.5% higher at CHC than PennWest California ($38,950.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 15.2% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($10,416 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than PennWest California (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($29,288 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 44 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming CHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CHC (3.12)
PennWest California vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or CHC? 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 CHC and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Chestnut Hill College (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $2,800 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,481)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/