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Overview |
Spalding | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,532 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,539 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,307 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Spalding | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 720 | - | ||
| Admitted | 703 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Spalding | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Spalding | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Spalding | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | 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 Spalding based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,532 students)
Spalding vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or PennWest California?
- Spalding University is 248.6% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.4% higher at Spalding than PennWest California ($26,900.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 25.5% lower than costs at PennWest California ($8,300 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spalding University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($16,307 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Spalding .
- The average SAT score at Spalding University (970) is 48 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Spalding students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Spalding vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding 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 Spalding.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Spalding University (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $2,800 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California and Spalding graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- PennWest California and Spalding graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/