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Overview |
Union College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Barbourville, KY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 970 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unionky.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,737 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,737 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,261 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,221 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,168 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Union College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,142 | - | ||
| Admitted | 610 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1148 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Union College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Union College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Union College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Union College | 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 970 students)
Union College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or PennWest California?
- Union College is 272.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($28,737.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.3% higher at Union College than PennWest California ($28,737.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 26.1% lower than costs at PennWest California ($8,261 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($23,168 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Union College .
- The average SAT score at Union College (970) is 48 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Union College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Union College (3.15)
Union College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Union College (53% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $7,700 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $34,800)
- Union College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Union College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/