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Overview |
Purdue North Central | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 0% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $258 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 13% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Purdue North Central than PennWest California ($16,164.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 41.1% lower than costs at PennWest California ($7,380 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University North Central Campus than PennWest California (51% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University North Central Campus students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($7,168 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University North Central Campus (943) is 21 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Purdue North Central students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
Purdue North Central vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (53% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $600 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $164 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($24,836 vs. $25,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/