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Overview |
TROY | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 0% |
Admission |
TROY | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
TROY | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
TROY | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 13% | ||
Campus |
TROY | 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
- Troy University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 6,509 students)
TROY vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or PennWest California?
- Troy University is 20.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at TROY than PennWest California ($18,624.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 37.1% lower than costs at PennWest California ($7,599 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Troy University than PennWest California (84% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($8,806 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 124 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming TROY students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
TROY vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Troy University (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $3,100 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,400)
- PennWest California and TROY graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- PennWest California and TROY 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 TROY students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/