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Overview |
PennWest California | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | California, PA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 875 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 82% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PennWest California | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 19% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 875 students)
PennWest California vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 89.5% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.1% higher at Penn State Worthington Scranton than PennWest California ($24,318.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 24.7% lower than costs at Penn State Worthington Scranton ($10,416 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Worthington Scranton than PennWest California (82% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($10,823 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955) is 33 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming PennWest California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
PennWest California vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 State Worthington Scranton and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $12,800 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/