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Overview |
Notre Dame College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | notredamecollege.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,568 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,151 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,299 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Notre Dame College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,447 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Notre Dame College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Notre Dame College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,444 students)
Notre Dame College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame College or PennWest California?
- Notre Dame College is 305% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170% higher at Notre Dame College than PennWest California ($31,250.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 11.1% lower than costs at Notre Dame College ($10,416 vs. $11,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($24,299 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Notre Dame College .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 23 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming PennWest California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
Notre Dame College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Notre Dame College (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $600 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,900)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/