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Overview |
PennWest California | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | California, PA | Cheyney, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 697 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | cheyney.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $33,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $346 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
PennWest California | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| 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
- PennWest California is larger than than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 697 students)
PennWest California vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
- PennWest California and Cheyney University of Pennsylvania cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than PennWest California ($15,432.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 8.1% lower than costs at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania ($10,416 vs. $11,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than PennWest California (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($13,571 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cheyney University of Pennsylvania or PennWest California .
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (2.37)
PennWest California vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (53% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $11,800 more per year than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $30,700)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,500)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $346)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/