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Overview |
York | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
York | PennWest Clarion | ||
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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 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
York | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $268 |
Diversity |
York | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 8% | ||
| % 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 Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
York | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 3,922 students)
York vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or PennWest Clarion?
- PennWest Clarion 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 Clarion ($14,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 38.6% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($12,930 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than PennWest Clarion (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($9,036 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, York or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or York .
- The average SAT score at PennWest Clarion (934) is 49 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at York (3.15)
York vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or PennWest Clarion? 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 Clarion and York.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than CUNY York College (49% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $4,000 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $17,200 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($8,800 vs. $26,000)
- York graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($90 vs. $268)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/