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Overview |
PennWest California | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | California, PA | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 87% |
Admission |
PennWest California | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
PennWest California | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $149 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest California | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,110 students)
PennWest California vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or A&M-Texarkana?
- PennWest California is 26.7% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at A&M-Texarkana than PennWest California ($18,819.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 10.2% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Texarkana ($10,416 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Texarkana than PennWest California (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Texarkana students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($11,114 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University Texarkana (995) is 73 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and PennWest California.
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $4,600 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A & M University Texarkana students graduate with a $10,496 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($14,504 vs. $25,000)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/