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Overview |
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Cheyney, PA | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 697 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cheyney.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,588 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,571 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.37 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Mar 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $346 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 697 students)
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania or PennWest Edinboro?
- Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and PennWest Edinboro cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than PennWest Edinboro ($15,432.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are 3.5% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($11,262 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than PennWest Edinboro (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($13,571 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania .
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 1.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (2.37)
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania or PennWest Edinboro? 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 Edinboro and Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (53% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from PennWest Edinboro earn on average $7,000 more per year than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $30,700)
- PennWest Edinboro students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,500)
- PennWest Edinboro graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $346)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/