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Overview |
Seminole State | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,323 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,393 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,464 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,144 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,979 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
Seminole State | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Seminole State | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $268 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Seminole State | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (14,323 students vs. 3,922 students)
Seminole State vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or PennWest Clarion?
- PennWest Clarion is 222.4% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $2,393.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at PennWest Clarion than Seminole State College of Florida ($11,574.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seminole State College of Florida are 100% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($6,464 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seminole State College of Florida than PennWest Clarion (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seminole State College of Florida students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($6,979 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole State or PennWest Clarion? 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 Clarion and Seminole State.
- Graduates from PennWest Clarion earn on average $5,000 more per year than Seminole State graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $34,200)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $15,973 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($10,027 vs. $26,000)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($103 vs. $268)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seminole State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/