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Overview |
PennWest California | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | California, PA | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $269 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PennWest California | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 14% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 6,509 students)
PennWest California vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- PennWest California and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than PennWest California ($11,864.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 16.7% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,416 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($7,563 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951) is 29 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming PennWest California students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than PennWest California (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $100 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,400)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,094 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,094)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/