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Overview |
PennWest California | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | California, PA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
PennWest California | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PennWest California | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 4,913 students)
PennWest California vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 45.3% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.6% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than PennWest California ($22,170.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 9.4% lower than costs at PennWest California ($9,520 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($12,038 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 28 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming PennWest California students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
PennWest California vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 South Carolina-Upstate and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $3,200 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/