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Overview |
Hilbert College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Hamburg, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 877 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hilbert.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hilbert College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,400 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,400 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,930 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,180 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Hilbert College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,354 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,293 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 898/1113 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Hilbert College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hilbert College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,464 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hilbert College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hilbert College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Hilbert College | 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 Hilbert College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 877 students)
Hilbert College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hilbert College or PennWest California?
- Hilbert College is 255.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($27,400.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.7% higher at Hilbert College than PennWest California ($27,400.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 29.6% lower than costs at Hilbert College ($10,416 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hilbert College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hilbert College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($17,180 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Hilbert College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Hilbert College .
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Hilbert College (3.2)
Hilbert College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hilbert College 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 Hilbert College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Hilbert College (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hilbert College earn on average $1,300 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $464 lower median federal student loan debt than Hilbert College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,464)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Hilbert College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hilbert College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/