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Overview |
PennWest California | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | California, PA | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #564 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
PennWest California | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 59% | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
PennWest California | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,043 students)
PennWest California vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than PennWest California ($25,534.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 10.2% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($10,416 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than PennWest California (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($11,150 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (1022) is 100 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than PennWest California (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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/