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Overview |
PennWest California | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | California, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 980/1196 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
PennWest California | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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
- PennWest California is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,074 students)
PennWest California vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 77% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at Pitt-Bradford than PennWest California ($25,534.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 0.8% lower than costs at PennWest California ($10,332 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than PennWest California (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($13,470 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Bradford (978) is 56 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Pitt-Bradford students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
PennWest California vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $15,500 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/