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Overview |
PennWest California | TAMUK | ||
| Location | California, PA | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1038 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
PennWest California | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 980/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $203 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest California | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 1% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (6,562 students vs. 6,509 students)
PennWest California vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or TAMUK?
- PennWest California is 50.2% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at TAMUK than PennWest California ($18,493.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 3.9% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Kingsville ($10,416 vs. $10,823)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than PennWest California (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($11,699 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Kingsville (937) is 15 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming PennWest California students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $3,800 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,500)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $5,364 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($19,636 vs. $25,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($203 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/