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Overview |
UM-Flint | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,130 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | #1038 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,390 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,650 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,456 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,344 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,448 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,105 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UM-Flint | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 6,130 students)
UM-Flint vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or PennWest California?
- University of Michigan Flint is 73.5% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($13,390.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.8% higher at UM-Flint than PennWest California ($30,650.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 29.2% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($10,416 vs. $13,456)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than PennWest California (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($11,448 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Flint (992) is 70 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming UM-Flint students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
UM-Flint vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than University of Michigan Flint (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates of University of Michigan Flint and PennWest California have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($42,500 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/