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Overview |
PennWest California | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | California, PA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | - | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.2%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest California | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 3,082 students)
PennWest California vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 209.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.5% higher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than PennWest California ($23,900.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 13.8% lower than costs at PennWest California ($9,150 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($23,589 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or PennWest California .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (53% vs. 9%)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/