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Overview |
PennWest California | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | California, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PennWest California | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,231 students)
PennWest California vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 605.5% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 370.4% higher at Susquahanna than PennWest California ($54,440.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 43.6% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($10,416 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than PennWest California (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($40,914 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or PennWest California .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than PennWest California (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $14,500 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/