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Overview |
Cleary College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Howell, MI | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 891 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cleary.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleary College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,279 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,279 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,209 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,447 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 0% |
Admission |
Cleary College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | - | ||
| Admitted | 547 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleary College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleary College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,900 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,227 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $312 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cleary College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Cleary College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cleary College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Cleary College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 891 students)
Cleary College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleary College or PennWest California?
- Cleary University is 188.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($22,279.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at Cleary College than PennWest California ($22,279.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 36.3% lower than costs at Cleary University ($10,416 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleary University than PennWest California (86% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleary University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($8,447 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cleary College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Cleary College .
- The average SAT score at Cleary University (950) is 28 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Cleary College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Cleary College (3.17)
Cleary College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleary 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 Cleary College.
- The graduation rate at Cleary College is higher than PennWest California (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Cleary University earn on average $12,400 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $5,227 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleary College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,227)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Cleary College graduates. ($258 vs. $312)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleary College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/