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Overview |
Shawnee State University | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 0% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 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 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Shawnee State University | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 3,297 students)
Shawnee State University vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or PennWest California?
- Shawnee State University is 21.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Shawnee State University than PennWest California ($15,686.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 11.3% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($10,416 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shawnee State University than PennWest California (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shawnee State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($7,718 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Shawnee State University (53% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $6,200 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $1,288 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/