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Overview |
PennWest California | Juniata College | ||
| Location | California, PA | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1038 | #296 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | juniata.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $55,322 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $55,322 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $13,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $40,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Juniata College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Juniata College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Juniata College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
PennWest California | Juniata College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 32% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Juniata 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 Juniata College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,292 students)
PennWest California vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Juniata College?
- Juniata College is 617% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($55,322.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 378% higher at Juniata College than PennWest California ($55,322.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 30% lower than costs at Juniata College ($10,416 vs. $13,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($40,076 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or PennWest California .
- Accepted freshman Juniata College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Juniata 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 Juniata College and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at Juniata College is higher than PennWest California (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Juniata College earn on average $10,600 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/