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Overview |
PennWest California | LVC | ||
| Location | California, PA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1120/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
PennWest California | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 19% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,080 students)
PennWest California vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 512.2% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.2% higher at LVC than PennWest California ($47,240.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 26.9% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($10,416 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($35,245 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or PennWest California .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or LVC? 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 LVC and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than PennWest California (73% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $5,000 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/