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Overview |
JCSU | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
JCSU | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | - | ||
| Admitted | 583 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
JCSU | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $258 |
Diversity |
JCSU | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
JCSU | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or PennWest California?
- Johnson C Smith University is 126.5% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at JCSU than PennWest California ($17,474.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 46.7% lower than costs at PennWest California ($7,100 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than PennWest California (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($12,911 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 126 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming PennWest California students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at JCSU (2.48)
JCSU vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Johnson C Smith University (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $12,200 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $30,300)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $7,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,050)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($258 vs. $331)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU 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/