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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,203 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or PennWest California?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 324.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.1% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than PennWest California ($32,770.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 16.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($10,416 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Ann Arbor than PennWest California (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($21,163 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Ann Arbor (990) is 68 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Concordia University-Ann Arbor students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $3,500 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $1,075 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($23,925 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/