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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 0% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 6,509 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 55% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.5% higher at PennWest California than Southern University and A & M College ($11,574.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 11.2% lower than costs at PennWest California ($9,366 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than PennWest California (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University and A & M College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($7,514 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 11 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming PennWest California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
Southern University and A & M College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Southern University and A & M College (53% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $4,500 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,000)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,750)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($258 vs. $317)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/