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Overview |
PennWest California | D&E College | ||
| Location | California, PA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 958 | ||
| Admitted | - | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 880/1125 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
PennWest California | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | D&E College | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 650 students)
PennWest California vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 287.2% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.2% higher at D&E College than PennWest California ($29,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 2.9% lower than costs at PennWest California ($10,125 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($25,119 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Davis & Elkins College (928) is 6 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming PennWest California students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or D&E 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 D&E College and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Davis & Elkins College (53% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $5,000 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $1,288 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College 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/