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Overview |
DeSales University | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
DeSales University | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
DeSales University | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
DeSales University | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 13% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,991 students)
DeSales University vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or PennWest California?
- DeSales University is 432.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 255.1% higher at DeSales University than PennWest California ($41,100.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 29.6% lower than costs at DeSales University ($10,416 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($27,824 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 132 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
DeSales University vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales University 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 DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than PennWest California (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $8,600 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/