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Overview |
College of Coastal Georgia | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Brunswick, GA | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,147 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccga.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Coastal Georgia | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,930 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,117 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
College of Coastal Georgia | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,519 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,477 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
College of Coastal Georgia | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Coastal Georgia | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,800 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $258 |
Diversity |
College of Coastal Georgia | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
College of Coastal Georgia | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
College of Coastal Georgia | 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 College of Coastal Georgia based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 3,147 students)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Coastal Georgia or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 201.1% more expensive to attend than College of Coastal Georgia for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at PennWest California than College of Coastal Georgia ($11,574.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 4.9% lower than costs at College of Coastal Georgia ($10,416 vs. $10,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Coastal Georgia than PennWest California (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Coastal Georgia students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($6,943 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Coastal Georgia or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or College of Coastal Georgia .
- The average SAT score at College of Coastal Georgia (935) is 13 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming College of Coastal Georgia students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at College of Coastal Georgia (3.1)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Coastal Georgia 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 College of Coastal Georgia.
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $9,100 more per year than College of Coastal Georgia graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $33,400)
- College of Coastal Georgia students graduate with a $8,200 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($16,800 vs. $25,000)
- College of Coastal Georgia graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($173 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Coastal Georgia students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/