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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus CAU NCAT PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Penn State Schuylkill Bethune-Cookman Robert Morris University| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | PennWest California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #1038 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 0% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Florida A&M | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 6,509 students)
Florida A&M vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 144.8% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Florida A&M than PennWest California ($14,524.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 11.8% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,416 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than PennWest California (79% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($8,704 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 44 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Florida A&M vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $1,100 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/