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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Pueblo is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (6,617 students vs. 6,509 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 15.7% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at CSU-Pueblo than PennWest California ($13,749.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 7.7% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($10,416 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than PennWest California (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($10,649 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Pueblo (970) is 48 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
CSU-Pueblo vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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 CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (53% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $3,500 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,000)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/