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Overview |
John Jay | PennWest California | ||
| Location | New York, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,921 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Jay | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,001 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,043 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
John Jay | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,807 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,527 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1160 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
John Jay | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Jay | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $258 |
Diversity |
John Jay | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
John Jay | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
John Jay | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (13,921 students vs. 6,509 students)
John Jay vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Jay or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 11.3% more expensive to attend than John Jay for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at John Jay than PennWest California ($14,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 72% lower than costs at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice ($10,416 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($9,043 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, John Jay or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or John Jay .
- The average SAT score at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (975) is 53 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at John Jay (3.24)
John Jay vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Jay 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 John Jay.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice earn on average $5,400 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $42,500)
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($10,000 vs. $25,000)
- John Jay graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($103 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former John Jay 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/