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Overview |
PennWest California | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | California, PA | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 0% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $315 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
PennWest California | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 41% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 569 students)
PennWest California vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Potomac College-Herndon?
- PennWest California is 34% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.9% higher at PennWest California than Potomac College Herndon ($11,574.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 9.1% lower than costs at Potomac College Herndon ($10,416 vs. $11,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at PennWest California as Potomac College Herndon (0% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by PennWest California students is NaN larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($0 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or PennWest California .
PennWest California vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Potomac College Herndon (53% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $8,900 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,500)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($258 vs. $315)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/