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Overview |
PennWest California | Neumann | ||
| Location | California, PA | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 905/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 17% |
Students |
PennWest California | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 31% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,155 students)
PennWest California vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Neumann?
- Neumann University is 339.3% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.9% higher at Neumann than PennWest California ($33,900.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 59.4% lower than costs at Neumann University ($10,416 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($25,623 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 17 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming PennWest California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Neumann (19)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Neumann (3.23)
PennWest California vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Neumann? 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 Neumann and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than PennWest California (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $2,100 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/