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Overview |
CUNY Graduate Center | PennWest California | ||
| Location | New York, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,733 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUNY Graduate Center | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,892 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 0% |
Admission |
CUNY Graduate Center | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 147 | - | ||
| Admitted | 35 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
CUNY Graduate Center | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUNY Graduate Center | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,340 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $96 | $258 |
Diversity |
CUNY Graduate Center | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
CUNY Graduate Center | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CUNY Graduate Center | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (8,733 students vs. 6,509 students)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUNY Graduate Center or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 11.3% more expensive to attend than CUNY Graduate Center for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at CUNY Graduate Center than PennWest California ($14,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 100.6% lower than costs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($10,416 vs. $20,892)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Graduate School and University Center as PennWest California (0% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Graduate School and University Center students is NaN larger than aid received PennWest California ($0 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CUNY Graduate Center or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or CUNY Graduate Center .
CUNY Graduate Center vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUNY Graduate Center 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 CUNY Graduate Center.
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center students graduate with a $15,660 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($9,340 vs. $25,000)
- CUNY Graduate Center graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($96 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUNY Graduate Center 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/