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Overview |
PennWest California | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | California, PA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
PennWest California | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 39% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,358 students)
PennWest California vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 347.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.1% higher at Emory and Henry College than PennWest California ($34,500.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 32.5% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,416 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than PennWest California (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($31,643 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 58 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than PennWest California (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $1,200 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/