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Overview |
NYSID | PennWest California | ||
| Location | New York, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 633 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nysid.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYSID | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,600 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,600 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,600 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,102 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,498 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 23% | 0% |
Admission |
NYSID | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 169 | - | ||
| Admitted | 110 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
NYSID | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYSID | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
NYSID | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 90% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
NYSID | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NYSID | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than NYSID based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 633 students)
NYSID vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYSID or PennWest California?
- New York School of Interior Design is 257.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($27,600.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.5% higher at NYSID than PennWest California ($27,600.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 107.4% lower than costs at New York School of Interior Design ($10,416 vs. $21,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New York School of Interior Design than PennWest California (23% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York School of Interior Design students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($5,498 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NYSID or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or NYSID .
- The average SAT score at New York School of Interior Design (1065) is 143 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Accepted freshman NYSID students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
NYSID vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYSID 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 NYSID.
- The graduation rate at NYSID is higher than PennWest California (86% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from New York School of Interior Design earn on average $5,700 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,500)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYSID students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/