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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | UWT | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 68% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 4,043 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 45% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.9% higher at UWT than PennWest Edinboro ($39,687.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 22% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($11,660 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than PennWest Edinboro (68% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($12,961 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or PennWest Edinboro .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Tacoma Campus (966) is 16 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming PennWest Edinboro students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UWT (3.41)
PennWest Edinboro vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro or UWT? 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 UWT and PennWest Edinboro.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $28,100 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $37,700)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/