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California State University-Northridge PennWest California CSUMB CSU Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State LHU Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino| PennWest Clarion | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PennWest Clarion | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Clarion, PA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,922 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarion.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Clarion | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 72% |
Admission |
PennWest Clarion | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest Clarion | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Clarion | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $156 |
Diversity |
PennWest Clarion | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
PennWest Clarion | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Clarion | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 3,922 students)
PennWest Clarion vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Clarion or CSU Channel Islands?
- PennWest Clarion is 34.4% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at CSU Channel Islands than PennWest Clarion ($17,622.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 26.1% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($12,930 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than PennWest Clarion (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($9,412 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Clarion or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or PennWest Clarion .
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
PennWest Clarion vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Clarion or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and PennWest Clarion.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than PennWest Clarion (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $6,900 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $39,200)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $10,817 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($15,183 vs. $26,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($156 vs. $268)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/