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Overview |
UNK | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,017 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #1038 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,450 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,418 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,936 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,249 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,779 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 0% |
Admission |
UNK | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,222 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UNK | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNK | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UNK | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UNK | 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 UNK based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 6,017 students)
UNK vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 19.6% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at UNK than PennWest California ($12,418.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 14.6% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,416 vs. $11,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than PennWest California (86% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($8,779 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 127 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming UNK students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at UNK (3.24)
UNK vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK 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 UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than PennWest California (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $900 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,500)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($21,250 vs. $25,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/