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Overview |
Cazenovia College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Cazenovia, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cazenovia.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cazenovia College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,026 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,026 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,736 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,238 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,402 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Cazenovia College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,490 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 957/1177 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Cazenovia College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cazenovia College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cazenovia College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Cazenovia College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cazenovia College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Cazenovia College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 745 students)
Cazenovia College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cazenovia College or PennWest California?
- Cazenovia College is 366.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($36,026.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.3% higher at Cazenovia College than PennWest California ($36,026.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 41.5% lower than costs at Cazenovia College ($10,416 vs. $14,736)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cazenovia College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cazenovia College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($35,402 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cazenovia College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Cazenovia College .
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Cazenovia College (3.29)
Cazenovia College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cazenovia College or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Cazenovia College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Cazenovia College (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $6,000 more per year than Cazenovia College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cazenovia College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Cazenovia College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cazenovia College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/