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Overview |
PennWest California | Eastern University | ||
| Location | California, PA | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
PennWest California | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Eastern University | ||
| 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 Eastern University based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 5,769 students)
PennWest California vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 364.8% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.9% higher at Eastern University than PennWest California ($35,864.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 19.3% lower than costs at Eastern University ($10,416 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($25,542 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 104 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Eastern University? 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 Eastern University and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than PennWest California (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $3,400 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/