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Overview |
Concordia-New York | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,129 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1029 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concordia-ny.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia-New York | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,983 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 0% |
Admission |
Concordia-New York | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 940/1150 | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia-New York | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia-New York | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia-New York | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia-New York | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Concordia-New York | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Concordia-New York based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,129 students)
Concordia-New York vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia-New York or PennWest California?
- Concordia College New York is 347.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.1% higher at Concordia-New York than PennWest California ($34,500.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 34.2% lower than costs at Concordia College New York ($10,416 vs. $13,983)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College New York as PennWest California (0% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia College New York students is NaN larger than aid received PennWest California ($0 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia-New York or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Concordia-New York .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 27 points higher than at Concordia-New York (895)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Concordia-New York (3.23)
Concordia-New York vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia-New York 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 Concordia-New York.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Concordia College New York (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Concordia College New York earn on average $6,300 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia-New York graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,900)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia-New York graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia-New York students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/