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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Robert Morris University Concord University Frostburg State University Millersville University of Pennsylvania GCU Fairmont State Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania NCAT| PennWest California | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PennWest California | LRC | ||
| Location | California, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
PennWest California | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
PennWest California | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,068 students)
PennWest California vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or LRC?
- La Roche College is 306.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.7% higher at LRC than PennWest California ($31,334.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 23.7% lower than costs at La Roche College ($10,416 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than PennWest California (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($20,948 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at La Roche College (939) is 17 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming PennWest California students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at LRC (3.2)
PennWest California vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or LRC? 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 LRC and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than La Roche College (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $1,800 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/