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Overview |
PennWest California | PAFA | ||
| Location | California, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 80% |
Admission |
PennWest California | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 183 | ||
| Admitted | - | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
PennWest California | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 42% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 172 students)
PennWest California vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 424.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.9% higher at PAFA than PennWest California ($40,500.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 68.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($10,416 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than PennWest California (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($16,087 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or PennWest California .
PennWest California vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or PAFA? 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 PAFA and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than PennWest California (73% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $20,500 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $22,000)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/