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Overview |
PennWest California | UArts | ||
| Location | California, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | - | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PennWest California | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 66% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,313 students)
PennWest California vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 560.3% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 340.2% higher at UArts than PennWest California ($50,950.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 72.3% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($10,416 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($25,460 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 123 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming UArts students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest California (20)
PennWest California vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or UArts? 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 UArts and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than PennWest California (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $8,000 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $34,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/