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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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
- PennWest California is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 89.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Georgia Southwestern than PennWest California ($14,786.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 16% lower than costs at PennWest California ($8,978 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($9,472 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University (967) is 45 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
Georgia Southwestern vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (53% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $4,400 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/