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Overview |
PennWest California | Wilson College | ||
| Location | California, PA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 739 | ||
| Admitted | - | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 970/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
PennWest California | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,360 students)
PennWest California vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 226.6% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at Wilson College than PennWest California ($25,200.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 14.9% lower than costs at Wilson College ($10,416 vs. $11,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($14,241 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Wilson College (941) is 19 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming PennWest California students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is the same as at Wilson College (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $7,800 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $34,700)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/