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Overview |
Brooklyn College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $258 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 6,509 students)
Brooklyn College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Brooklyn College than PennWest California ($14,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 72% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($10,416 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Brooklyn College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($9,411 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 193 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Accepted freshman Brooklyn College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Brooklyn College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $5,400 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $42,500)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $14,618 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($10,382 vs. $25,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($107 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/