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Overview |
Coppin | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,101 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #793 | #1038 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,933 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,721 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,875 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,684 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,181 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 0% |
Admission |
Coppin | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,703 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
Coppin | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Coppin | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Coppin | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | 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
- PennWest California is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,101 students)
Coppin vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 56.4% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Coppin than PennWest California ($11,721.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 14% lower than costs at Coppin State University ($10,416 vs. $11,875)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than PennWest California (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($15,181 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Coppin .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 34 points higher than at Coppin (888)
- Incoming PennWest California students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Coppin (18)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Coppin (2.62)
Coppin vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin 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 Coppin.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Coppin State University (53% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $4,200 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Coppin graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/