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Overview |
KY State | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
KY State | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
KY State | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
KY State | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KY State | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 13% | ||
Campus |
KY State | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or PennWest California?
- Kentucky State University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at KY State than PennWest California ($11,732.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 29% lower than costs at PennWest California ($8,076 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($8,257 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is 9 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming KY State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at KY State (2.72)
KY State vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Kentucky State University (53% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $11,500 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $31,000)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/