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Overview |
PennWest California | Penn College | ||
| Location | California, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PennWest California | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Penn College | ||
| 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 4,241 students)
PennWest California vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 100.2% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at Penn College than PennWest California ($23,190.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 16.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,416 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than PennWest California (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($7,254 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or PennWest California .
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Penn College (3.05)
PennWest California vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Penn College? 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 Penn College and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $1,900 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,500)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/