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SHSU Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania MSU| PennWest California | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PennWest California | SFASU | ||
| Location | California, PA | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 72% |
Admission |
PennWest California | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest California | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 1% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 6,509 students)
PennWest California vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at SFASU than PennWest California ($18,858.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 8% lower than costs at PennWest California ($9,642 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephen F Austin State University than PennWest California (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($10,363 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 79 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SFASU (3.26)
PennWest California vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or SFASU? 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 SFASU and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,500)
- Stephen F Austin State University and PennWest California graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Stephen F Austin State University and PennWest California graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/