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Overview |
PennWest California | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | California, PA | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 0% |
Admission |
PennWest California | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PennWest California | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 3,922 students)
PennWest California vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or PennWest Clarion?
- PennWest California and PennWest Clarion cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at PennWest California as PennWest Clarion ($11,574.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 24.1% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($10,416 vs. $12,930)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at PennWest California as PennWest Clarion (0% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by PennWest California students is NaN larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($0 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at PennWest Clarion (934) is 12 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming PennWest California students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at PennWest Clarion (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or PennWest Clarion? 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 Clarion and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than PennWest Clarion (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $3,300 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,200)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/