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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Pembroke, NC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,666 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #978 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncp.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,052 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,208 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,619 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 0% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,420 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,069 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | 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
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (7,666 students vs. 6,509 students)
University of North Carolina at Pembroke vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Pembroke or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 671.6% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Pembroke for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.5% higher at PennWest California than University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($11,574.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 6.1% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($10,416 vs. $11,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Pembroke than PennWest California (82% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Pembroke students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($6,619 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Pembroke or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or University of North Carolina at Pembroke .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Pembroke (926) is 4 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Pembroke students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman University of North Carolina at Pembroke students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
University of North Carolina at Pembroke vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Pembroke 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 University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than University of North Carolina at Pembroke (53% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $7,000 more per year than University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $35,500)
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Pembroke 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/