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WKU Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus NKU PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Kentucky Morehead State University Penn State Schuylkill Robert Morris University Louisville Cumberland College Concord University| Eastern Kentucky University | PennWest California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #1038 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Eastern | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 6,509 students)
Eastern vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or PennWest California?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 27.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($9,830.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at Eastern than PennWest California ($20,520.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 12.7% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,416 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than PennWest California (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($11,460 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 106 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Eastern vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $4,600 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/