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Overview |
OC Comets | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
OC Comets | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
OC Comets | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OC Comets | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or PennWest California?
- Olivet College is 310.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.6% higher at OC Comets than PennWest California ($31,664.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 7.9% lower than costs at Olivet College ($10,416 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($23,361 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Olivet College (931) is 9 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming OC Comets students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at PennWest California (20)
OC Comets vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Olivet College (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $3,200 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,300)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/