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Overview |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Winona Lake, IN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,065 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #800 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grace.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,148 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,148 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,276 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,252 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,071 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,445 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,065 students)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace College and Theological Seminary or PennWest California?
- Grace College and Theological Seminary is 264.8% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($28,148.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.2% higher at Grace College and Theological Seminary than PennWest California ($28,148.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace College and Theological Seminary are 1.4% lower than costs at PennWest California ($10,276 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace College and Theological Seminary than PennWest California (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace College and Theological Seminary students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($21,252 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Grace College and Theological Seminary or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Grace College and Theological Seminary .
- The average SAT score at Grace College and Theological Seminary (1063) is 141 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Grace College and Theological Seminary students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Grace College and Theological Seminary students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace College and Theological Seminary 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary.
- The graduation rate at Grace College and Theological Seminary is higher than PennWest California (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $6,000 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/