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Overview |
Rochester College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rc.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rochester College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,736 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,736 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,665 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,899 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Rochester College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | - | ||
| Admitted | 663 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Rochester College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rochester College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,403 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rochester College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Rochester College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Rochester 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 Rochester College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,167 students)
Rochester College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rochester College or PennWest California?
- Rochester College is 246.5% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($26,736.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131% higher at Rochester College than PennWest California ($26,736.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 10.3% lower than costs at PennWest California ($9,440 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($15,899 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Rochester College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Rochester College .
- The average SAT score at Rochester College (949) is 27 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Rochester College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
Rochester College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rochester 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 Rochester College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Rochester College (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $4,400 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,100)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $597 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($24,403 vs. $25,000)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College 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/