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PennWest California UWO UWM Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus UW-Eau Claire UWSP UW-Stout LHU PennWest Edinboro Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Wisconsin| PennWest Clarion | University of Wisconsin Green Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PennWest Clarion | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Location | Clarion, PA | Green Bay, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,922 | 9,599 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #856 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarion.edu | uwgb.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Clarion | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $14,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $7,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,590 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 74% |
Admission |
PennWest Clarion | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,762 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PennWest Clarion | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Clarion | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,259 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
PennWest Clarion | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PennWest Clarion | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 7% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Clarion | UW-Green Bay | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (9,599 students vs. 3,922 students)
PennWest Clarion vs. UW-Green Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Clarion or UW-Green Bay?
- PennWest Clarion is 22.5% more expensive to attend than UW-Green Bay for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at UW-Green Bay than PennWest Clarion ($14,516.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Green Bay are 69.4% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($7,634 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Green Bay than PennWest Clarion (74% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Green Bay students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($5,590 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Clarion or UW-Green Bay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Green Bay or PennWest Clarion .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Green Bay (1070) is 136 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Incoming UW-Green Bay students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest Clarion (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UW-Green Bay (3.16)
PennWest Clarion vs. UW-Green Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Clarion or UW-Green Bay? 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 UW-Green Bay and PennWest Clarion.
- The graduation rate at UW-Green Bay is higher than PennWest Clarion (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Green Bay earn on average $2,500 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,200)
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay students graduate with a $4,741 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($21,259 vs. $26,000)
- UW-Green Bay graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More UW-Green Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/