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Overview |
PennWest California | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | California, PA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1105/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PennWest California | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 5,416 students)
PennWest California vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 556.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 337.4% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than PennWest California ($50,624.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 45.9% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($10,416 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than PennWest California (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($32,412 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 110 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than PennWest California (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $17,000 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/