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Overview |
York | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | 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 | $6,670 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
York | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
York | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $258 |
Diversity |
York | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
York | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
York | 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
- PennWest California is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 6,446 students)
York vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 11.3% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at York 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 York College ($10,416 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($9,036 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, York or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or York .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 37 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at York (3.15)
York vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, 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 York.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than CUNY York College (53% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $700 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,500)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $16,200 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($8,800 vs. $25,000)
- York graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($90 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/