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Overview |
PennWest California | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | California, PA | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PennWest California | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,021 students)
PennWest California vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Elizabethtown College?
- Elizabethtown College is 353.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.6% higher at Elizabethtown College than PennWest California ($35,020.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 21.4% lower than costs at Elizabethtown College ($10,416 vs. $12,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($21,405 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 203 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than PennWest California (79% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $9,300 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/