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Overview |
South College-Asheville | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 352 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southcollegenc.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
South College-Asheville | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,050 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,050 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,448 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,683 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,208 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 0% |
Admission |
South College-Asheville | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30 | - | ||
| Admitted | 30 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 66.7%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
South College-Asheville | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South College-Asheville | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $23,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,863 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
South College-Asheville | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
South College-Asheville | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 13% | ||
Campus |
South College-Asheville | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than South College-Asheville based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 352 students)
South College-Asheville vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South College-Asheville or PennWest California?
- South College Asheville is 146.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($19,050.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at South College-Asheville than PennWest California ($19,050.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 9.9% lower than costs at South College Asheville ($10,416 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South College Asheville than PennWest California (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South College Asheville students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($5,208 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, South College-Asheville or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or South College-Asheville .
South College-Asheville vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South College-Asheville 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 South College-Asheville.
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $19,400 more per year than South College-Asheville graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $23,100)
- South College Asheville students graduate with a $137 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($24,863 vs. $25,000)
- South College-Asheville graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South College-Asheville students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/