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Overview |
PennWest California | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | California, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 852/1092 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
PennWest California | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Holy Family University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,912 students)
PennWest California vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 308.3% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.2% higher at Holy Family University than PennWest California ($31,508.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 39.2% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($10,416 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($25,316 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 7 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
PennWest California vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Holy Family 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 Holy Family University and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than PennWest California (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $8,500 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/