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Overview |
PennWest California | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | California, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 50% |
Admission |
PennWest California | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 593 | ||
| Admitted | - | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $191 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
PennWest California | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,775 students)
PennWest California vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 294.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.7% higher at LGCNHS than PennWest California ($30,408.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 5.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,416 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences than PennWest California (50% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($6,133 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or PennWest California .
PennWest California vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and PennWest California.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $8,800 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $42,500)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More LGCNHS 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/