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Overview |
PennWest California | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | California, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
PennWest California | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1150/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PennWest California | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 56% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 4,731 students)
PennWest California vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 546.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 331.2% higher at University of Scranton than PennWest California ($49,912.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 58.3% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($10,416 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than PennWest California (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($30,218 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 212 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than PennWest California (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $19,600 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/