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Overview |
Kent State University at Stark | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Canton, OH | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,446 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Stark | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,177 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,508 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 0% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Stark | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Stark | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Stark | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Stark | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kent State University at Stark | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Stark | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 3,446 students)
Kent State University at Stark vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Stark or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Kent State University at Stark than PennWest California ($16,068.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 17.3% lower than costs at PennWest California ($8,882 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Stark than PennWest California (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Stark students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($4,508 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Stark or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Kent State University at Stark .
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
Kent State University at Stark vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Stark 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 Kent State University at Stark.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Kent State University at Stark (53% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $2,200 more per year than Kent State University at Stark graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,300)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/