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Overview |
PennWest California | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | California, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest California | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,988 students)
PennWest California vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 414.2% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.8% higher at Seton Hill University than PennWest California ($39,674.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 28.2% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($10,416 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($28,325 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or PennWest California .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Seton Hill University? 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 Seton Hill University and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Seton Hill University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $1,500 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,000)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/