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Overview |
PennWest California | Tarleton | ||
| Location | California, PA | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 79% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.21 | ||
| 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 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest California | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 6,509 students)
PennWest California vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Tarleton?
- PennWest California is 74.7% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Tarleton than PennWest California ($14,208.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 0.9% lower than costs at PennWest California ($10,328 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than PennWest California (79% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($8,463 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 37 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Tarleton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
PennWest California vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Tarleton State University (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $42,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/